Since the rubber tree cannot shine with lavish flowers, its increasing attractiveness obviously lies in its extraordinary leaves. It's even worse if they turn brown or even fall off. Quick and considered intervention is now required.
Why is my rubber tree losing all its leaves and how do I save it?
A rubber tree loses all its leaves due to too little light, drafts, incorrect location, inadequate care, disease or pest infestation. To save the rubber tree, correct the location and care, check for pest infestation, and adjust watering and fertilizing.
However, not every falling leaf is a cause for concern. The lower leaves fall off regularly. As the rubber tree ages, it develops a more or less bare trunk; after all, it is a tree. However, in this case he should develop a beautiful crown. If this doesn't happen, you may be able to help with cutting.
Why is my rubber tree losing all its leaves?
In addition to incorrect care, an unsuitable location, an illness or an infestation with pests can be the cause. You'll have to do a little detective work here. Does it get enough light and heat or is it even exposed to a draft?
Soil that is too wet or a pest infestation is relatively easy to recognize. You can recognize spider mites, for example, by the fine webs on the leaves. The rubber tree only needs some fertilizer every six weeks. If he got too much of it, then this could be the cause of the loss of leaves.
Possible causes of leaf shedding:
- too little light
- Draft
- too cold location
- incorrect care (watering, fertilizing)
- Illness
- Pest Infestation
Can I still save my rubber tree?
Place your rubber tree in the best possible location you can offer it. If the soil is too wet, it should be replaced. You can use this opportunity to repot the tree straight away. Water it less in the future. If fertilization is too abundant, avoid it for a few months. If, on the other hand, you have fertilized too rarely, then make up for the fertilization that is due.
Tip
If you experience excessive leaf loss, first check the location and care of your rubber tree as well as any pest infestation. Most of the time the cause is found so quickly.
