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title: "hi, i have this rubber plant that has a gap of leaves in the middle…"
description: "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…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Eden"
published: "2026-08-23T09:04:16.784207Z"
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# hi, i have this rubber plant that has a gap of leaves in the middle…

_Posted by Eden on 2026-08-23_

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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## 4 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-08-23

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

### plantgeek commented on 2026-08-23

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.

### Chris commented on 2026-08-23

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

### Eden commented on 2026-08-23

thanks everyone!

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