Tutorial | How to Propagate Rubber Tree from Cuttings #RubberTree

Growing houseplants has become an obsession for many of us since we have been under lockdown or community quarantine due to the threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic

And I am not one to be left behind, I assure you. Lol. Yes, I can hear you. Double lol.

One of my hobbies these days, aside from sleeping and binge-watching Netflix, is growing houseplants.

For this blog post, I'll share with you how to propagate a rubber tree. The rubber tree is one of the most sought-after houseplants that plantitas and plantitos alike are eager to add to their collections. While it is a low-maintenance plant, it comes with a premium price tag. A 50 cm tall rubber tree can cost you about Php 2,000.

There are ways to get this plant a bit cheaper, but it requires time and effort to make it fully grow or at least stay alive. The other day, I bought rubber tree cuttings from Lazada for Php 250 per cutting. Even the cuttings are expensive! Fortunately, they arrived fresh and healthy. I had to put them in water for a day so they could recover from the delivery. Plants are sensitive to such arrangements. When you buy live plants online, you need to let them sit for about five days before you can re-pot them; otherwise, they might die a terrible death. Lol.

The rubber tree, or Ficus Elastica, belongs to the Banyan group within the fig genus, where the name ficus is derived. It can grow up to 30 meters or more and is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has vibrant and leathery leaves, making it appealing and adding a bold pop to any indoor space. It can grow quite large, perfect for those looking for a statement plant.

There are several Ficus elastica varieties that are successfully grown indoors, including the most common ones. The Ficus elastica decora has shiny, leathery leaves that grow up to a foot long. The Ficus elastica robusta has larger leaves than the decora. The Ficus elastica black prince, also known as burgundy, has near-black reddish leaves and includes a selection of variegated types.

There are different ways to propagate a rubber tree. You can do it in water, soil, or even by hanging it like orchids.

In this article, I'll show you how to propagate a rubber tree using water and soil, the most common and conventional methods.

As usual, I have prepared a video just for you (lol) that shows the step-by-step process.


Now, as you see, this is only the process of propagation. The outcome is not yet determined. Don't worry, I'll keep you updated after a month on the progress. Was it a success or a big failure? I hope not the latter. Lol.

Stay tuned! Lol.

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