Easy to care for but quite old-fashioned, that is sometimes still the image of the rubber tree. It is a very attractive and decorative houseplant. It can be kept quite well in hydroponics, which makes it even easier to care for.
How can I convert a rubber tree to hydroponics?
To convert a rubber tree to hydroponics, you must thoroughly remove soil residue from the roots and place the tree in a hydroponic pot with expanded clay. Maintain using liquid fertilizer and make sure water levels remain low to prevent root rot.
How do I convert my rubber tree to hydroponics?
Repotting a rubber tree that was previously kept in soil using hydroponics is not that easy. On the one hand, the size of the tree plays a certain role, because a two meter tall rubber tree is not that easy to handle. On the other hand, careful work is necessary. You must thoroughly remove all soil residue from the roots of your rubber tree so that the transplanting can be successful.
It is best to rinse with low-lime water. Then place your rubber tree in a special indoor pot for hydroponics and fill the container with expanded clay. By lightly tapping the pot on a firm surface, you distribute the clay evenly between the roots. Water your rubber tree sparingly, especially at first.
Growing a cutting in hydroponics
Growing a cutting hydroponically is much easier than transplanting an old rubber tree. Cut the cutting as usual and immediately plant it hydroponically for rooting.
How do I care for my hydroponic rubber tree?
Since the rubber tree in hydroculture cannot draw nutrients from the soil, you have to supply them with fertilizer. Add some commercial liquid fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon) or special hydroponic fertilizer to the irrigation water about every two to four weeks.
The water level should be at a minimum so that the roots of your rubber tree get enough oxygen. If the water level indicator is permanently at maximum, the roots could rot. However, you can make an exception for your annual vacation.
Hydroponic tips for the rubber tree:
- Conversion not easy
- better to grow cuttings straight away in hydroponics
- low water level in planter
- Maximum water only in exceptional cases
- Choose a location that is as bright as possible
Tip
As a beginner in hydroponics, it is best to buy a rubber tree that has already been grown hydroponically. Alternatively, you can take a cutting in the same way.
