If the leaves of the rubber tree are dirty, it can damage the plant. It is therefore important that you clean the sheets regularly.
The rubber tree is particularly noticeable because of its large, leathery leaves. And this is exactly where there is a lot of surface area on which dust settles. And that can become a problem. Key word: photosynthesis. If the leaves are too dusty, the plant can no longer use the light it needs. The result: the rubber tree dies. That's why you not only have to water and fertilize the rubber tree regularly, but also dust the leaves every now and then.
Wipe rubber tree leaves regularly
If your rubber tree is small and has a manageable number of leaves, you can simply dust it off while dusting. To do this, carefully run a soft cloth over the leaves and loosen the layer of dust.
If a greasy film has formed, take a damp cloth and rub the leaves until they shine in their dark green again. Soft feather dusters are recommended for larger trees. Just be careful not to damage the leaves.
➤ Attention:
On the Internet you can read from time to time that the leaves of the rubber tree shine beautifully if you rub them with milk, oil or beer. But please don't do this, because such a treatment can damage the plant.
Clean the rubber tree while watering
A good way to water the rubber tree is by submerging. The pot must have holes in the bottom. Then immerse the root ball and the pot in water. Of course, this works well in the bath or in the shower. If the rubber tree is already in the bathtub, you can combine leaf care directly with the watering process. To do this, set the shower to a gentle stream and simply rinse off the leaves. You can wipe off greasy films with a microfiber cloth.
As you can see, the rubber tree is a really frugal fellow when it comes to care, which can be satisfied with simple tricks.