{"id":389,"date":"2010-06-26T16:11:40","date_gmt":"2010-06-26T15:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/advisor\/gardening-tips\/?p=389"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:04:22","slug":"leggy-rubber-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/leggy-rubber-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Leggy Rubber Plant."},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to prune a leggy rubber plant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are the steps on how to prune a leggy rubber plant:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Prepare your tools. You will need a sharp pair of pruning shears, a bucket of water, and some rags.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Water the plant well. This will help to make the stems more pliable and easier to cut.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Make your cuts just above a node. A node is a point on the stem where a leaf or branch emerges.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Remove any dead or diseased branches.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Apply a thin layer of pruning seal to the cut surfaces. This will help to prevent infection.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Water the plant again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here are some additional tips for pruning a leggy rubber plant:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Prune in the spring or early summer. This is when the plant is actively growing and will be able to sprout from the cuts.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Make your cuts clean and sharp. This will help to prevent the plant from becoming infected.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do not prune more than one-third of the plant at a time. This can stress the plant and make it more susceptible to disease.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • If you are unsure how to prune your plant, it is best to consult with a professional arborist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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