The easy-care rubber tree has a completely unjustified reputation as a somewhat old-fashioned houseplant. Its popularity is now increasing again, not least because the evergreen plant can also boast interesting leaf colors in some varieties.
Where is the rubber tree best suited as a houseplant?
The rubber tree is an easy-care houseplant that thrives especially in warm, bright living rooms. It needs a lot of light, but does not tolerate drafts or direct midday sun. It is suitable for office spaces as it requires little water and fertilizer.
Which room is best for my rubber tree?
The rubber tree, which is not hardy, likes it warm and bright. Therefore, many bedrooms are unsuitable. On the one hand, they are usually not heated or only slightly heated, and on the other hand, the bedroom windows are often on the north side of a house.
Moderately heated in winter, with a temperature of at least 12 °C and with a window facing east, the bedroom is well suited as winter quarters. The resulting winter rest offers your rubber tree relaxation. In the spring he will need more warmth again and may need to move. Otherwise it won't form new shoots.
A bright, warm living room is practically ideal for the rubber tree. However, there should be no drafts and your rubber tree should not be in the blazing midday sun. The large leaves are quite susceptible to sunburn. The rubber tree can spend the summer outdoors if the temperatures are right. Get him used to the fresh air slowly in a slightly shady place.
Is the rubber tree also suitable for offices?
The rubber tree is an almost ideal plant for office spaces, as it doesn't take offense to irregular watering there. Quite the opposite, because it doesn't need a lot of water and copes much better with slight dryness than with waterlogging. It also only needs fertilizer every six weeks. However, you shouldn't put it in a dark corner because a rubber tree needs a lot of light.
The most important things in brief:
- well suited for the warm living room
- Bedroom not an ideal location
- ideal: window facing east or west
- unsuitable: windows facing south or north
- needs a lot of light
- does not tolerate drafts
- almost ideal office plant
Tip
If a plain green rubber tree is too boring for you, then choose one with colorful leaves or a similar plant.
