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title: "I’m caring for my first rubber tree. I noticed that the stem closest…"
description: "I’m caring for my first rubber tree. I noticed that the stem closest tothe soil looks drier than the top stems. Is this normal? It’s a 2ft tall right now under…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "ccalroe"
published: "2024-01-27T15:32:39.639Z"
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# I’m caring for my first rubber tree. I noticed that the stem closest…

_Posted by ccalroe on 2024-01-27_

I’m caring for my first rubber tree. I noticed that the stem closest tothe soil looks drier than the top stems. Is this normal? It’s a 2ft tall right now under a grow light. I bottom water once a week and also top water after the 4th/5th bottom water. Am i doing anything wrong?

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## 2 comments

### Molly 🪴 commented on 2024-01-27

The stem closest to the soil is going to be the oldest. It’s natural for them to have a more woody look than the newer stems. I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong

#### ccalroe replied on 2024-01-27

Thanks so much!!!

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