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title: "Hello! I recently was gifted a new rubber plant and it has not done…"
description: "Hello! I recently was gifted a new rubber plant and it has not done well in my apartment. I originally put it by the main window in my living room that gets…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Katarina Piña"
published: "2025-09-17T18:22:36.596991Z"
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# Hello! I recently was gifted a new rubber plant and it has not done…

_Posted by Katarina Piña on 2025-09-17_

Hello! I recently was gifted a new rubber plant and it has not done well in my apartment. I originally put it by the main window in my living room that gets indirect light but still ample lighting. All my other plants are fine there but this one has quickly declined in health. Any suggestions?

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## 4 comments

### Samantha commented on 2025-09-17

A few things I would check... Is it right up in the window? My peperomias do much better with slightly less light. It may be too bright next to a window. Next, is the soil extremely wet or extremely dry? If it's wet and adjusting lighting doesn't improve it, definitely check for root rot.

#### happysoxdonkey replied on 2025-09-17

Yes I was thinking check for root rot also.

#### Katarina Piña replied on 2025-09-17

The soil is dry but I feel like it dries out quickly.  
I've moved it from right up at the window to a shelf across from the window (6ft away)

### Plantginny commented on 2025-09-18

It looks thirsty. I see you last watered it almost three weeks ago, but you said the soil dries quickly. Maybe it needs to be watered a bit more often?

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