**How to save rubber Plants leaves drooping?**

**How to fix drooping rubber plant leaves**

With their large, glossy leaves and smooth satin-like sheen rubber plants (Ficus elastica) add style to homes as well offices and the average family can take care of them. But even the toughest plants have their own set of challenges, one such challenge being drooping leaves. Understanding why your rubber plant has droopy leaves so that you can correctly diagnose and treat the issue is paramount. This guide will cover everything you need to know in order to prevent your rubber plant from drooping leaves.

**Understanding the Causes**

It is important to figure out why the leaves are drooping before you can take on this problem. This is due to some of the following factors

1. Watering: Frequent cause for drooping leaves, both overwatering and under watering can lead to sagging rubber plant leaves. Signs of roots rot in an overwatered plant could lead to drooping leaves. On the flip side, plants that are UNDER-watered may droop as they do not have enough moisture and nutrients.

2. Light: Bright, indirect light is best for Rubber plants. The plant may become spindly and its leaves will probably droop when it does not have enough light. Conversely, too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves and wilt them.

3. Temp and Humidity: These plants love warm temperatures in moderate to high humidity. Any type of stress, such as extreme temperatures or sudden drafts can cause your fiddle leaf fig to droop.

4. Pests and Diseases: Spider mites or mealybugs infestations as well as fungal and bacterial diseases harm the plant by drooping its leaves. Look for Pests or Spots on Your Plant

5. Soil Nutrient Deficiencies: A deficiency in important nutrients that the soil is unable to provide could be another reason for your plant-leaves turning yellow and drooping. For the rubber plants to be healthy and vibrant, they will need a balanced fertilizer.

**How to save a rubber plant with wilting leaves**

1. Assess Watering Practices

· How Do You Know When To Water Orchids: Feel the Soil It can help to test how moist or dry that your orchid soil is. If dry to the touch: it is time to water. If muddy, wait a couple more days to water. Rubber plants do not appreciate constantly wet soil — they like to dry out slightly between waterings.

· Modify watering schedule: Make sure you do not give it too much water. RUBBER PLANT Overwatering a rubber plant causes no harm, but it does not like to have wet feet. If you believe it might be overwatering, only water when the top inch of soil is dry. You might have to re-pot in fresh well-draining soil, if the plant was waterlogged.

2. Optimize Light Conditions

· A rubber plant growth can be achieved by bright indirect light. If your plant is in a low light area, place it to an area that will receive better sunlight. If it has been placed in direct sunlight, relocate the plant to an area where light is diffused through curtains or blinds.

· Get a Grow Light: If you rubber plant is not getting available light in your home, think about adding grow lights.

3. Keep the temperature and humidity in check

· Keep an even temperature: Rubber plants like it to be between 60 and 75°F (15-24°C). Do not place the plant where it might experience drafts, like near heaters or air conditioning units, because sudden temperature changes can stress your string of pearls.

· Raise Humidity — Especially during the dry winter months in homes. You can put a humidifier, keep a tray of water around it or you may just spray the leaves.

4. Check for Pests and Diseases

· Control: Regularly check for pests such as spider mites, aphids or mealybuigs on the leaves and stems. Check for Yellow Spots, Webbing & Sticky Substance

· Feed It: If aphids are found, apply insecticidal soap or neem oil to the plant. With plants, you might have to prune off infected parts and use proper fungicides or bactericides for the disease.

5. Address Nutrient Deficiencies

· How to fertilize right: During the growth phases (spring and summer) you should feed your rubber plant with a liquid, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Do NOT over-fertilize which can cause excessive salts in the soil.

· Repot if required: in case your plant has now not been repotted shortly it could get pleasure from new soil. Use well-draining potting mix and a lotted rubber kite.

**Recovery and Prevention**

After taking care of its immediate needs, watch your rubber plant to see if it gets better. Even if the foliage on the plant is drooping, it will not recover immediately but given proper care, new growth can be expected. To keep future issues from developing, have consistent care established:

· Take care of them wisely: Make a watering plan that fits your plants. Make sure that the pot is well draining (if too much water collects at the bottom then it could become soggy).

· Give It Lots of Light: put the plant in a room with lots and indirect light. Reposition it if need be.

· Maintain Regular Conditions: Do not place the plant in fluctuating temperatures or drafts.

· Maintenance: Keep an eye out for pests and diseases, regular fertilization.