Variegated rubber is a plant that is native to the Americas. The leaves of this plant are variegated, meaning they have multiple colors on them. The colors on the leaves can include shades of green, yellow, white, and pink. This plant is a houseplant that is easy to care for and can tolerate low light levels.
Related plant:
Variegated Dogwood Tree
Related plant:
Variegated Pittosporum
About soil condition, the variegated rubber can grow in any soil condition except water-logged or arid soils. It prefers well-drained, sandy loams with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. The plant can tolerate a wide range of soils, including poor, infertile, and acidic soils.
Not too different with other rubber trees, the variegated rubber tree loves the sun. It grows best in an area that gets a lot of sunlight each day. If you live in an area with colder winters, you can grow this tree in a pot and bring it indoors when the temperature starts to drop.
The temperature condition of variegated rubber is temperature-sensitive. The higher the temperature, the softer the rubber. The lower the temperature, the harder the rubber. When the temperature is below freezing, the rubber will become hard and brittle.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is 50%. If the humidity level is too low, the leaves will start to turn brown and crisp. If the humidity level is too high, the leaves will start to yellow and drop off.
The fertilizer, this plant food is necessary for the growth of the plant. The roots are the part of the plant that are underground and absorb nutrients and water from the soil. The roots of the plant help to anchor the plant in the ground and provide support.
Pruning a rubber tree helps to promote growth and keep the plant healthy. You can prune your rubber tree in late winter or early spring. use sharp, sterilized pruning shears to remove any dead or damaged branches. You can also trim back any branches that are rubbing together or crossing over each other.
Propagation is fairly easy with variegated rubber trees since they can be propagated both by seed and through cuttings. However, it is important to note that the variegation pattern will not always be the same on the new plants. If you are looking to propagate a specific plant, it is best to do so through cuttings.
Usually, the plant growth rate is fast when the conditions are ideal. It can also spread quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it. In less than ideal conditions, the growth rate will be slower.
Common problems for this kind of plant include the following: 1. Brown leaves: This is usually caused by too much sun or too little water. If the leaves are brown and crisp, it's likely that the plant is getting too much sun. Move it to a shadier spot. If the leaves are brown and mushy, the plant is probably not getting enough water. Water it more frequently. 2. Yellow leaves: This is usually caused by too much water or too little sun. If the leaves are yellow and crisp, the plant is getting too much water. Water it less frequently. If the leaves are yellow and mushy, the plant is probably not getting enough sun. Move it to a sunnier spot. 3. wilting leaves: This is usually caused by too little water. Water the plant more frequently.
Source:
ENH412/ST253: Ficus elastica 'Variegata': 'Variegata' Rubber Tree
Peperomia obtusifolia (American Rubber Plant, Baby
Aspidistra elatior - North Carolina State University
