How to Grow a Big and Tall Rubber Tree in the Home

Growing a tall Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) in your home can transform your space into a tropical delight with its glossy and broad leaves towering to new heights!

When selecting a tall and wide variety resembling a “tree,” certain factors such as growth habit, leaf size, and care requirements should be considered. Some of the best ones are:

Pro Tip: Grow the common rubber tree (Ficus elastica), which works best for growing it as a “tree.” The above ones are great for bringing color to the space.

Start with a pot that is 1 inch larger in diameter than the root ball of your young rubber plant – the key here is to keep it slightly rootbound.

When roots are restricted, the plant might allocate more resources to vertical growth to maximize light absorption.

Note: Do not keep it excessively root-bound. If you notice the roots popping out of the topsoil and bottom hole of the pot, re-pot the plant into a container one size bigger than the old one.

Rubber trees thrive in bright, indirect light. Place your rubber tree near a window with filtered sunlight, and avoid exposing it to harsh, direct sunlight for extended periods.

Pro Tip: Keeping it exposed to the direct morning sun for 2-4 hours daily will promote its growth like anything!

Provide support from the early stage to ensure the plant grows in a vertical fashion and doesn’t bend. This will also make the main stem strong, which will eventually help it to take the weight of the top-heavy “tree” like growth in the future.

For support, you can use bamboo or plastic poles.

Proper watering is crucial for the health of your rubber tree. Allow the top inch of the soil to dry out before watering, and ensure that excess water can drain from the pot. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while