Viewing post #1607721 by WillC

You are viewing a single post made by WillC in the thread called Rubber Tree help!.
Image
Dec 24, 2017 11:45 AM CST
Name: Will Creed
NYC
Prof. plant consultant & educator
Replacing wet soil is not the answer because it often does more harm than good. That being said, here is what I would suggest you do now.

Carefully unpot the plant and remove any loose soil, not in direct contact with the roots being careful not to damage the tiny root hairs. Cut away any roots that are dead, soft or mushy. Move the remaining rootball into the SMALLEST pot that it will fit into snugly. Use a peat-based potting mix that has added perlite mixed throughout.

The purpose of the small pot and porous potting mix is that if the roots are to recover, they will need regular infusions of oxygen around them. Large pots and heavy soils prevent that from happening.

When you water, add just enough so that the top inch of soil feels dry again in about 1 week. You will have to experiment a bit to get the right amount.
Will Creed
Horticultural Help, NYC
www.HorticulturalHelp.com
Contact me directly at [email protected]
I now have a book available on indoor plant care

« Return to the thread "Rubber Tree help!"
« Return to Houseplants forum
« Return to the Garden.org homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by Vals_Garden and is called "New peony"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.