Rubber Tree Leaves Turning Black

In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist.

Rubber tree leaves turning black.

Plant leaves turn black for a number of reasons including environmental factors and bacterial infections. During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month. Does any one know the cause of these black spots on my rubber plant. While overwatering causes margins or tips of leaves to turn black and roots to rot underwatering causes them to dry up and appear scorched especially if exposed to direct sunlight.

In some cases the plant is salvageable. I had a feeling it was a fungus infection. The soil was totally dry initially but the plant was feeling healthy. Older leaves turning yellow is a sign of over watering a rubber plant.

I have put it into a room with the brightest light. Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water. Improper watering causes plants leaves to turn black and drop prematurely but this can happen if you water too much and can also happen if you water too little. Should i be removing the infected leaves.

One of the most common reasons for the presence of yellow rubber tree leaves is over or under watering so it is highly recommended that you know how to properly water a rubber tree plant. None of the leaves are drooping but most are getting these black spots. Remove all leaves with brown spots from plants and also remove any dropped leaves to help break the life cycle of these diseases. If you grow rubber tree outside keep its foliage dry by moving sprinklers or redirecting sprinkler heads away from the plant and do not mist your plant if you grow it indoors.

The best rule of thumb is to water when the first few inches 7 5 cm of soil are dry. A few rubber tree leaves may fall off the plant with the change from summer to fall when light levels change. This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them. Rubber plants water needs vary according to season.

Planning ahead for the holiday break i watered from above too much at once. However most of the problems that cause black. Thanks for the answers.