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Can anyone tell me how to prop up/straighten up my wonky rubber plant?

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DayIntarnishedarmour · 08/07/2024 20:10

I’m a no hoper when it comes to growing anything indoor or out but this rubber plant is very happy with new leaves sprouting all the time. Is there any way to encourage it to grow straighter? Can I tie it to bamboo stakes? I’m scared to force the smaller stem as don’t want to break it. It’s been repotted and has got a slow release plant food in the compost but would like it to be straighter if possible.

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DayIntarnishedarmour · 08/07/2024 20:11

Would help if I’d attached pic.

Can anyone tell me how to prop up/straighten up my wonky rubber plant?
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YellowRollercoaster · 08/07/2024 20:13

Can you upload a photo?

Do you rotate it sometimes so its not always pulling towards the light?

DayIntarnishedarmour · 08/07/2024 20:15

Yes I’m turning it but the two main branches seem hellbent on growing at these angles

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AdaColeman · 08/07/2024 20:16

You could try a moss pole/tube. Your plant looks lovely and healthy.

spicysamosahotcupoftea · 08/07/2024 20:21

Re-pot so it's a bit straighter and maybe tie the branches together loosely so they don't fall so far away from each other?

DayIntarnishedarmour · 08/07/2024 20:21

Thanks Ada. I’m very proud of it. Any green thing that can thrive under my care is deserving of admiration. The branch that is most at an angle is very rigidly at that angle. Will fastening to a pole put the branch under strain or possibly break it if I try straighten it that much?

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DayIntarnishedarmour · 08/07/2024 20:23

Thanks Spicy It was repotted last year. Do you reckon it needs doing again? I didn’t know that might help it grow straighter. Good to know.

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