Less known is the fact that the dark green leaves of the rubber tree also begin to grow as red shoots. Over time, they will get their usual green color. However, some varieties always remain reddish on the underside of the leaves, others have reddish spots on light or green leaves. These variegated foliage varieties are becoming increasingly popular.
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Can red spots or leaves also be signs of illness?
Occasionally, red spots on the leaves of a rubber tree are also caused by the Leaf spot disease caused. These illness occurs especially with improper care, for example when the rubber tree too cold or is too damp, possibly even if it is too much poured will. In this case, you should immediately treat the tree with a fungicide.
How do I keep my rubber tree healthy?
Basically, the rubber tree doesn't need a lot care. It should only be moderately poured or dipped. You can give him something about every six weeks
fertilizer give. Commercially available liquid or Slow release fertilizer is completely sufficient. No fertilizer is necessary in winter.For your rubber tree to thrive well, it needs warmth and lots of light. The air should not be too dry, but also not as humid as in the greenhouse. Spider mites occur, for example, in a dry room climate. Your rubber tree, on the other hand, absolutely cannot tolerate drafts. You should consider this when choosing the right one Location concerns.
The essentials in brief:
- new shoots always reddish
- some varieties have reddish leaf undersides
- variegated leaf varieties with reddish spots possible
- rarely the result of a fungal disease
- best thriving with good care and ideal location
Tips
In a healthy rubber tree, the young leaves grow out of a red stipule. So the young shoots always appear reddish.
