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This article is the ultimate rubber plant propagation guide! It contains all my tips on how to propagate a rubber plant (Ficus Elastica).
Rubber plants are a great houseplant! Gorgeous and relatively low maintenance, they are the perfect plant for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. If you already have a rubber plant, why not take a cutting and grow a whole new plant? This guide will go over everything you need to know about rubber plant propagation.
Step 1: Take a Cutting of Your Rubber Plant
The first step is to take a cutting of your plant. It is important to get a cutting with a node– this is where the roots will grow when you propagate it. The node is the part of the stem where there is a leaf growing from. Keep in mind that it is not guaranteed that your cutting will root. You may want to take multiple cuttings to increase your chances of having a successful propagation!
Step 2: Prepare a Planter for Your Cutting
I would recommend propagating your cutting in soil rather than water. You will need to prepare a small planter with soil that has good drainage. Make a hole for the stem of your cutting. It needs to be deep enough that a node on your cutting will be beneath the soil.
Step 3: Plant the Cutting
The next step is to plant your cutting! If you have rooting hormone powder, you should coat the stem of your cutting, especially the node, in the powder. This is not essential, but will increase the chances of your cutting rooting. Place your cutting in the hole you prepared in your planter, and fill in the space around it with soil.
Step 4: Water Your Cutting
The last step is to water your cutting. I would recommend to keep the soil moist for the first two weeks. This will help encourage root growth. After that, switch to a regular watering schedule. Rubber plants don’t like to stay too wet!
If you follow these steps, rubber plant propagation will be easy! Don’t get discouraged if your first cutting doesn’t take, there is no way to guarantee a propagation will work. Happy planting!
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