Help with Ficus elastica decora (Rubber Plant)

[Pickwick]

Hi Everyone,

Embarassingly enough I have an issue with my Rubber Plant. It just won't grow. I bought a pre-potted one at the nursery. It is in a 4" pot that drains very easily. I live in an apartment downtown which has Eastern exposure. It's in a spot where it get's indirect light. Being winter I have only fertilized it once.

I've read in alot of places that it's a very easy to grow plant, but it's the same size as when I bought it this summer!

Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.

[Marn]

they like to get morning sun if at all possible . let it dry out a lil before watering again .. they usually do grow pretty easy .. I would also give the pot a tap on the table or counter or something to tap down the dirt as there mayb a pocket of air in the dirt and the plants will not grow if there is one .. i had my neon pothos do that after i repotted it .. till i stuck my hand down in the dirt and noticed it ..

Marn

[Newt]

Hi Pickwick,

Rubber trees tend to grow slowly. Also check to see if it's rootbound and needs a pot 2" larger.

Newt

[Pickwick]

Thanks everyone, appreciated :)