What to do if the potting soil does not dry after watering the rubber tree in autumn

The leaves of the rubber tree are bright green and ornamental, and when placed indoors, they can absorb dust from the floating air and play a role in purifying the air.

In autumn, the rubber tree is also in full bloom, and it is necessary to prune the messy branches and strengthen the maintenance and management of water and fertilizer, so that the plant can germinate more new branches and leaves.

**。Prune long branches.

Rubber trees grow very fast in the case of sufficient water and fertilizer, and can grow a lot of branches in a year, but the branches grow too tall, too long, or too dense, which will also make the plant type lose its coordination, and will also consume a lot of nutrients. Therefore, after autumn, the branches that grow too tall can be shortened, the dense branches can be thinned, and the thin branches can be removed directly.

**。There are also rubber trees raised by flower friends will have no branches, only one main branch grows upward, in this case, it should be topped, and the top branches should be cut off directly, so that the plant can germinate more side branches from below, so that the crown is more plump and symmetrical.

**。Fertilize to supplement nutrients.

After pruning the branches of the rubber tree, you can apply some thin fertilizer to supplement it with nutrients, so as to promote the rapid growth of new shoots.

Rubber trees are mainly foliage-oriented, and more nitrogen fertilizers can be applied to promote the growth of branches and leaves. In autumn, it is necessary to supplement it with a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, for example, you can apply some compound fertilizer particles in the pot, so that the plant can grow strong and more conducive to overwintering.

**。Do not overly wet the potting soil.

In autumn, the rubber tree is in the vigorous growth period, the potting soil is too dry or wet is not conducive to the growth of the plant, the potting soil is too dry and lacks water for a long time, the plant grows slowly, and it is not easy to grow new shoots. However, if the potting soil is in a wet state for a long time, it will affect the respiration of the root system, and the root system will be damaged and rotten for a long time. To water the rubber tree in autumn, you can follow the watering principle of seeing dry and wet, that is, each watering should wait until the surface of the potting soil is dry before watering, and if the potting soil is slightly wet, you don't need to water it frequently.

**。Keep it well-lit.

Rubber trees are very shade-tolerant plants and are usually kept indoors with less exposure to light. However, after autumn, it is necessary to often move the potted plants to a sunny place to allow the plants to fully photosynthesize, so that the plants will grow more vigorously and the leaves will be more green and shiny.

**。Since the leaves of the rubber tree have the effect of absorbing dust, it is also necessary to wipe the dust on the leaves with a cotton cloth dipped in water or beer water frequently during the maintenance period. If the dust on the leaf surface is too thick, it will affect photosynthesis and respiration, and wiping it frequently will not only help the growth and development of the plant, but also keep the leaf surface clean and look more beautiful.

During the growth of the rubber tree, it is enough to water it every 2-3 days so that the soil can meet the moisture level of the soil. When the temperature is high, you need to increase the number of watering times, and when the temperature is low, you can reduce the number of watering. However, the specific watering method must be carried out after the soil is dry, and the soil does not need to be watered if it is wet.

In winter, it is usually watered once every half a month, so that the soil is not too wet.

Extended information: Rubber tree cultivation methods and precautions.

1. Flower pots. Flower pot pot requirements: clay flower pots, plastic pots, porcelain pots, and clay pots can be used for cultivation. Pot size: Rubber trees can be planted in pots with a diameter of 20-30 cm.

2. Potting soil. Rubber trees prefer fertile, loose sandy soils. The culture soil can be mixed with humus soil, garden soil, and river sand 1 3 each, and a small amount of cake fertilizer is applied as base fertilizer. It is advisable to change the pot every other year during the young plant stage.

3. Watering. Rubber trees like water and moisture, but avoid waterlogging and are not drought tolerant. Keep the potting soil moist in spring and autumn, and sprinkle water frequently on the leaves and around them to increase air humidity. In summer, the water evaporates quickly, and the rubber tree needs more water, so it needs to be watered every day and the number of times of watering is increased.

When the temperature is low in winter, it is better to keep it slightly wet, if the temperature is around 10, water more appropriately, so as not to cause leaf fall due to excessive drying of potting soil. However, the specific watering method must be carried out after the soil is dry, and the soil does not need to be watered if it is wet. In winter, it is usually watered once every half a month, so that the soil is not too wet.

Fourth, fertilization. Rubber trees like fertilizer, but avoid nitrogen fertilizer, when there is too much nitrogen fertilizer, the stem nodes are long, the leaf spacing is widened, and the plant shape and posture are not beautiful. Therefore, compound fertilizer was applied once every 20 days during the growing season of young plants, and a small amount of trim potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution was added. In order to control the height of the adult plant, it is sufficient to apply mixed fertilizer every two months.

5. Light and temperature The rubber tree needs sufficient light to grow, but it is also more shade-tolerant, so as long as the rubber tree is placed in a south-facing and sunny window, pay attention to ventilation. Rubber trees are not cold-tolerant and the temperature is below 10 and should be moved indoors for maintenance to keep the potting soil moist. Home cultivation is usually carried out from late April to early October, and the plants are properly shaded in the hot summer.

The rubber tree is drought-tolerant, does not like water, does not need to be watered frequently, and is prone to root rot if it is watered frequently. To judge whether watering is needed, you can observe the potting soil, if the potting soil is dry, then watered thoroughly, the lack of water is manifested as the leaves drooping, slightly wrinkled, at this time you need to water immediately.

Rubber trees cannot be watered every day, once a week is enough. Too much water will affect its growth, and sufficient sunlight can promote its growth.

The main reason is soil compaction, improper watering and fertilization. Prune the rotten roots as soon as they are found, and if the rot is severe, it cannot be saved. The decay of the rubber tree is light, cut off the rotten root system, cut off part of the branches, apply plant ash to the incision, speed up the wound healing, and replant it when the wound is slightly dry.

Root rot symptoms. 1. The leaves are yellow, soft and withered.

The roots of the rubber tree are the "engine" of the plant to transport nutrients from the bottom up, once there is a problem with the roots, the nutrients are insufficient, and the stems and leaves of the aboveground parts will turn yellow and wither, which is also a warning sign of the plant itself.

2. The stem becomes soft and rotten.

The rotten roots of the rubber tree are not easy to find imitation aging, but in the daily maintenance of the rubber tree found that the branches of the rubber tree have become soft, at this time, it is necessary to check the condition of the roots in time, and exclude other causes of large and wide elements, thinking that the roots have rotted.

Root rot**.

1. Do not replace the basin in time.

Once a year, the normal growth of rubber trees need to be repotted once a year, the size of the pot gradually increases with the growth of the plant, if not repotted for a long time, it will cause soil compaction, and the root system will be suffocated and necrotic due to poor breathing.

2. Excess water.

In the hot summer, it will evaporate quickly when there is sunlight, but when the weather is sultry, it is difficult for the water to evaporate quickly in the pot if you water too much. In addition, during the dormant period of rubber trees, the plant grows slowly and has a weak ability to absorb water, and overwatering at this time will increase the chance of root rot of the plant.

3. Excessive fertilization.

People who raise flowers at home will ignore this part of fertilization, and often think of applying enough fertilizer at one time, which does not have to be troublesome, so as to cause fertilizer damage. Even the use of raw fertilizer will cause the roots to rot, and the texture of the roots will deteriorate.

**Method. 1. Prune the roots.

The premise of root pruning is that the rot of the roots of the rubber tree is relatively light, and if it is severely rotten, it is better to throw it away. The decay of the rubber tree is light, cut off the rotten root system, cut off part of the branches, apply plant ash to the incision, speed up the wound healing, and replant it when the wound is slightly dry.

2. Strengthen management.

When replanting, the soil should be disinfected, dried or sterilized with a disinfectant. After planting, do not water the potting soil until it is dry, and after about a month, the roots will grow many delicate fibrous roots.

If you want to water the rubber tree in winter, it is usually done once every 10-15 days to ensure that the potting soil is not dry.

In the process of breeding rubber trees, it is best to repot every 2 3 years, choose loose and fertile slightly acidic humus soil, maintain 6 7 hours of light time every day, shade in the strong light season in midsummer, and then apply diluted Bika water-soluble fertilizer every other month during the growth period to keep the potting soil moist.