I Fixed My Wonky Rubber Tree By Cutting It In Half

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Rubber Tree care tips 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpmQhp5_l819g7s

[@worldgonemad1977]

I chopped mine leaving only 2 leaf nodes at the bottom😱 Now I have 8 cuttings on the go in pots, the leader in a glass of water and I’m delighted to say that there are 2 new leaves sprouting from the original cut. Hopefully I will have a rubber tree plantation in a few months👍🏻 Thanks for the demo!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good to hear. Mine is doing well as well.

[@archiepops]

I recently did this to a very old leggy rubber plant I have. I tried to propagate the stems in water to no joy, but the two stems that I planted straight in soil rooted within two weeks. I now have loads of new growth on each stem along the various leaf nodes and it looks better than ever 😀

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s drastic but you get a better plant out of it. Mine looking much fresher now

[@devrindare]

Hard pruning is hard not that much for the plant but for the person. Many of us, are really fearful to prune that much but it's worthy, if we have proper information.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

💯

[@Lauora]

You are so right, mine is so big now that it can't stand by itself anymore. I need to cut it now, but that video gives me courage to do so.

[@bugseye66]

You are truly a wealth of information, especially for a reformed plant serial killer like myself

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks very much 😊

[@harlempixie338]

My rubber plant has been leaning for so long it’s fully horizontal. Imma cut it up tonight.✂️😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got this ✊

[@GumpterCrayon]

How'd it go?

[@williamgoss4691]

Gosh, that looks very drastic, but trust u … ‘looking forward to seeing the forest u are developing …. Inspiring !!

[@ahdalb1879]

Great video. Os there an update video on the cutting and the roots development?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aceHiHa8aknc0

[@Ivette.J.G.777]

What I do to keep my rubber trees keep growing straight up, is to keep rotating the pot every week. Plants grows towards the light, so by rotating the pot I automatically ask the plant to grow towards the other side in a natural way. This way it grows a strong stem. All my rubber trees are straight, high, have strong stems and grow faster this way. I also do this with some of my other indoor plants, but always with all my seedlings for my vegetable and fruit garden or kitchen garden if you will.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@sandyloyst1811]

Thanks. Love and Peace.

[@UtChaz]

I just did this to a fallen over plant. It was a 8ft tall, 12yr old plant, It was relaxin gon the floor this morning, and after one fall a few years back I'm in need of something more than growing up... I'm hoping things work out well.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’ll be grand I’m sure

[@paulap1501]

I have read in the past that you actually cannot root cuttings from a rubber tree. That you have to actually make slits, just below leaf nodes, and use some sphagnum Moss to put in the cut and close it up with Saran Wrap to root inside that, and then you can cut it off. I may try this, when i get ready to move the giant thing out, this spring!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

That’s just another way of doing it

[@MHart-xr6qg]

Where is the update to this video? I want to see how the main stem branched out and how many of thr cuttings rooted and were planted ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@ChristiJennings]

I can’t find an update to this? I’m curious to see how the original stem ended up

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@susie-q96]

Here I am again Mr Sheffield. Still doing my deep dive into my ficus elastica pruning.😁 My, how things have changed in 2 yrs! Look at that empty wall behind you. You’ve added so many plants to that space, Question: Why can’t you just root that entire top piece that you cut off?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You probably can. Easier to root in small pieces

[@Debbie7860]

I'm thinking I hope I'm as brave as you. Learnt loads again 🙂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks. A new branch is sprouting where I made the cut. Do you have a similar issue?

[@Debbie7860]

@@SheffieldMadePlants no not yet I'm a new plant parent but I've got 27 now trying to remember all the names and I've always got my head stuck in book. I watched you do a vine plant you did cuttings I copied you and have another plant now 👍

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@Debbie7860 Ah cool, was that the Pothos one? Nice plant to propagate.

[@Debbie7860]

@@SheffieldMadePlants that's it I got one the day that's like a lime green and a string of hearts. I need to slow down my living room is like a jungle 😂

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@Debbie7860 never a bad thing.

[@Ilmoci]

My neighbour just threw out a 2meter tall one, I saved it from the trash and I will try this because it looks really sad with almost no leaves.🤞

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Good luck 🤞

[@paulap1501]

Fantastic!! That is what I would have done!!!

[@stevenwang6498]

any follow up video after the cuttings?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Not for the cuttings

[@malikmoore7024]

Did you ever make a update video? I’ve been looking but can’t find it???

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I've not no. I have shown it in videos but nothing dedicated. It ended up growing 3 new stems so success

[@monellearseneau3368]

@@SheffieldMadePlants would love to see updated plant. I'm cutting mine tomorrow night after work. Checking all your videos tonight...lol

[@cassandraaeh]

Posted since you asked: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aceHiHa8aknc0

[@trblessed1020]

​@@monellearseneau3368I'm doing mine today I'm scared but I'm doing it

[@mountain958]

Can I ask at what height would you cut a rubber plant to branch out . My rubber plant is currently 28 inches. One year old. Repotted last September

[@Elda.catic145]

I want to do this on my plant, it got really tall and only one stem. But question? Is it possible to keep top stem like that without cutting into small cuttings or it won’t survive like that?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes but I’d only have 4 leaves at the most. They draw too much water otherwise

[@shannoneg2000]

Also, could you cut it closer to the soil of you wanted a shorter bushier plant?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes I think so

[@SonaliTandon24]

Side question on rubber plant - the edges of my leaves are really brown and black - can I partially cut my leaf and if so will it grow back?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nope the leaf won’t grow back unfortunately

[@shannoneg2000]

Would rooting hormone help/expedite the process at all? My rubber plant is SUPER leggy

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve not noticed much difference with rooting powder to be honest

[@SonaliTandon24]

Can I keep the top as is? Do I need to cut it down completely?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Might struggle to root with so many leaves

[@quiquiqui]

Is it ok to put it into the water directly after the cutting, just like you did in the video? Or is it better to wait few hours?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s fine going straight in

[@larryshannon6791]

Did you do any follow-up ideos?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@FabCrazyShit]

Can you keep the propagation bigger or is there a maximum amount of leaves per propagation you can keep? Because my plant has gotten very leggy after overwatering. So I want to restart this spring.

[@FabCrazyShit]

Hey, just found your video about propagating tips, so I now understand why I shouldn't just leave the cutting too big 🙏

[@jackiekearney]

Can you do same method to monstera delicious? Thanks.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You can but the the first couple leaves will probably be juvenile

[@Missessunshinebaby]

Update on mother plant and cuttings?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I mention it in my latest video 😁

[@karajalbert6074]

I only have 4 leaves on top of long ficus stalk on both my ficus. I'm nervous but I'm about to do this. 😨

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’ve got this ✊

[@anthonyisgood]

After cutting, should you be watering the main stock, or is it better to leave it more dry?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Treat it as you normally would

[@sandyfleming9490]

When is right and wrong time to do this?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It’s best in spring and summer but can be done anytime

[@deborahstephenson4515]

Can you please make an update??

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@srishtikaturi3106]

Hi! Can I prune right now? or is it too late?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Prob best waiting till early spring

[@oa1986]

Did you do an update?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

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[@deeadams9644]

Why aren’t you planting in soil?

[@linaconti4580]

Ciao la mia le o cambiato vaso non aveva più terra lo comperata cosi ora a le foglie un po abbasate ancke prima perché 😢

[@XxShellyW13xX]

How many of those cuttings survived into plants?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I only kept a few. There were too many to handle!

[@motarski]

@@SheffieldMadePlants So why did you cut them all if they were too many to handle?

[@user-himenes]

​@@motarski I think he sold them or smth

[@nadineburford4977]

If the plant is leggy, can I cut the top of the main stem and re-plant?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You can yes but you need to be careful about the cutting having too many leaves. Normally you only want a couple so they don't draw too much moisture while the cutting is developing roots.

[@nadineburford4977]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you very much 😊

[@Dapyking]

Couldn't you just take a stick and stick it in the pot and tie the stick to the stem?

[@MrTomificationable]

My Rubbertree is like 1,70 meters high, on which height should i cut it best? Its overall healthy but its just 1 Stem with like 20 leaves

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Anywhere you'd like it to branch out from

[@m.s.7154]

Thank you for your video! I did everything as you did. But there is one question: How long does it take till you can see some roots? The cuttings are in the water for two weeks now. I changed the water a few times but there are still no roots. :(

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

2 weeks is too soon. Ficus are slower to root. Maybe 4 weeks to start seeing something

[@m.s.7154]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you very much for your answer! 😊😊😊

[@m.s.7154]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Roooots! There are roots! :D I am happy happy happy!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@m.s.7154 nice 👌

[@m.s.7154]

@@SheffieldMadePlants I am so glad that I found your video one year ago! My rubber plant looks amazing now! Three beautiful and voluminous stems are growing and growing now! There is a new leaf every week! Shiny und dark green! Thank you a lot!!! 😊

[@imbalancedstatus8824]

Why didnt you cut lower lower lower

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@soularwave]

Why not just give the trunk a support pole?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It had various support poles but would always end up defeating them

[@JustanamebroDK]

I would advise trying with pencils and tape, worked for my two upstemmed coleus

[@gslmakeup8040]

Question ✋ What was the reasoning behind keeping the stem quite long? Is there a danger in cutting too low? Or is that just where the node was? (I’m about to cut mine)

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I thought it might be a bit too woody further down to get a good new stem. Probably could have gone a bit lower on reflection. Let me know how you get on

[@billyedgley82]

How did it go? Also going to cut soon.

[@jkharnagel]

Recap video

[@AnnikaMD]

Avresti dovuto fare delle margotte.

[@mehranashkanian2747]

What a waste but good for the plant

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve got lots of plants out of it

[@motarski]

I think you destroyed the plant

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nope 👇 I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aceHiHa8aknc0

[@motarski]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thanks for replying and proving my assumption wrong. I was worried when I watched the video. I am just happy it worked.

[@19YVO]

this is foolish

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Why?

[@CRW081]

if a rubber tree which is planted in ground (in zones 10-12) is wonky, is there any way to make the main trunk more firm? It's only 1.5 ft tall, and my goal is to make it very bushy from 2ft off the ground up to about 8-10ft high. Do you have any suggestions that I should do to to achieve this goal?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Pruning it and giving it lots of light should thicken the trunk

[@CRW081]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you!