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Forum: PlantFiles PicturesReplies: 8, Views: 878
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eloopj
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)

December 13, 2002
01:24 PM

Post #428912

Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree, Decora Tree
Ficus elastica



http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/718/

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eloopj
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)

December 13, 2002
08:50 PM

Post #429194

Does anybody know about propagating a rubber tree?
CoyoteSpirit
Citrus Heights, CA
(Zone 9b)

December 13, 2002
08:52 PM

Post #429198

Just lop off a branch and stick it in dirt.
eloopj
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)

December 13, 2002
08:57 PM

Post #429205

Does it need any root tone?
CoyoteSpirit
Citrus Heights, CA
(Zone 9b)

December 13, 2002
08:59 PM

Post #429207

I don't know- I have never used root tone for any cuttings I've ever taken. I didnt need it for my rubber trees.
eloopj
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)

December 13, 2002
09:02 PM

Post #429208

Great I'm out of it anyway so I'll just lop away! Thanks for the info.
Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)

December 14, 2002
09:42 PM

Post #429788

Psssst. I moved your photo and the other photo on this entry to Ficus elastica: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/718/, which is the "real" rubber tree.

The hardy rubber plant (Eucommia ulmoides) looks like this: http://www.floraguide.es/arboles/Eucommiaulmoides.htm and is described as having eliptic, toothed leaves in most descriptions (which is borne out by this photo.)
keepfaith

March 24, 2004
11:51 PM

Post #818528

does anyone know if I can cut the top to make my rubber tree thicker at the bottom? It's getting REALLY tall, but sparse and lanky.
eloopj
Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)

May 25, 2004
10:45 PM

Post #883731

I trim mine and it seems to make it bigger, but not much

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