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How do I get rubber plant to grow leaves at the bottom

derrick

By Derrick

United Kingdom

I have a rubber plant looking tree but it is only growing at the top ... Can some one help please .... Thanks


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  • Question asked on 7 May, 2009

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seaburngirl
Seaburngirl
 

cut out the growing tip and the plant will produce side shoots and then 'branch out' for you.
welcome to GoY too.

7 May, 2009

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