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Eden

hi, i have this rubber plant that has a gap of leaves in the middle can i cut where i've marked the line and will the bottom part grow as normal again? and then could i put the top part in water to propagate into a new plant? new leaves to produce but the top of the plant hasn't looked overly healthy for a few leaves now so thinking about cutting that top part off to help healthier growth if this would work?

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  1. SuccySuccy

    She’s basically telling you where to cut. You nailed it. Now chop and prop!

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  2. plantgeek

    would totally work. though, the stake isn't necessary for a plant like a ficus. it should be able to stand on it's own. if it can't, try putting a fan near it. the wind stimulates the stem to grow stronger.

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  3. Chris

    You definitely can cut there and propagate. Pruning a rubber tree like this will also encourage new growth

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  4. Eden

    thanks everyone!

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