I Fixed My Wonky Rubber Tree By Cutting It In Half

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Komentáře • 118

  • @SheffieldMadePlants
    @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 2 lety +1

    Rubber Tree care tips 👉 czcams.com/video/8h-UkIbhJMY/video.html

  • @devrindare
    @devrindare Před rokem +27

    Hard pruning is hard not that much for the plant but for the person. Many of us, are really fearful to prune that much but it's worthy, if we have proper information.

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +2

      💯

    • @Lauora
      @Lauora Před 4 dny

      You are so right, mine is so big now that it can't stand by itself anymore. I need to cut it now, but that video gives me courage to do so.

  • @worldgonemad1977
    @worldgonemad1977 Před rokem +17

    I chopped mine leaving only 2 leaf nodes at the bottom😱 Now I have 8 cuttings on the go in pots, the leader in a glass of water and I’m delighted to say that there are 2 new leaves sprouting from the original cut. Hopefully I will have a rubber tree plantation in a few months👍🏻 Thanks for the demo!

  • @archiepops
    @archiepops Před rokem +15

    I recently did this to a very old leggy rubber plant I have. I tried to propagate the stems in water to no joy, but the two stems that I planted straight in soil rooted within two weeks. I now have loads of new growth on each stem along the various leaf nodes and it looks better than ever 😀

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +1

      It’s drastic but you get a better plant out of it. Mine looking much fresher now

  • @ijg9198
    @ijg9198 Před rokem +8

    What I do to keep my rubber trees keep growing straight up, is to keep rotating the pot every week. Plants grows towards the light, so by rotating the pot I automatically ask the plant to grow towards the other side in a natural way. This way it grows a strong stem. All my rubber trees are straight, high, have strong stems and grow faster this way. I also do this with some of my other indoor plants, but always with all my seedlings for my vegetable and fruit garden or kitchen garden if you will.

  • @bugseye66
    @bugseye66 Před 2 lety +8

    You are truly a wealth of information, especially for a reformed plant serial killer like myself

  • @harlempixie338
    @harlempixie338 Před rokem +7

    My rubber plant has been leaning for so long it’s fully horizontal. Imma cut it up tonight.✂️😊

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks. Love and Peace.

  • @williamgoss4691
    @williamgoss4691 Před měsícem +1

    Gosh, that looks very drastic, but trust u … ‘looking forward to seeing the forest u are developing …. Inspiring !!

  • @MHart-xr6qg
    @MHart-xr6qg Před rokem +5

    Where is the update to this video? I want to see how the main stem branched out and how many of thr cuttings rooted and were planted ?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +3

      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

  • @ahdalb1879
    @ahdalb1879 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Great video. Os there an update video on the cutting and the roots development?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Thanks
      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

  • @UtChaz
    @UtChaz Před 10 měsíci +1

    I just did this to a fallen over plant. It was a 8ft tall, 12yr old plant, It was relaxin gon the floor this morning, and after one fall a few years back I'm in need of something more than growing up...
    I'm hoping things work out well.

  • @FabCrazyShit
    @FabCrazyShit Před rokem +4

    Can you keep the propagation bigger or is there a maximum amount of leaves per propagation you can keep? Because my plant has gotten very leggy after overwatering. So I want to restart this spring.

    • @FabCrazyShit
      @FabCrazyShit Před rokem +1

      Hey, just found your video about propagating tips, so I now understand why I shouldn't just leave the cutting too big 🙏

  • @paulap1501
    @paulap1501 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have read in the past that you actually cannot root cuttings from a rubber tree. That you have to actually make slits, just below leaf nodes, and use some sphagnum Moss to put in the cut and close it up with Saran Wrap to root inside that, and then you can cut it off. I may try this, when i get ready to move the giant thing out, this spring!

  • @susanmilam2346
    @susanmilam2346 Před 24 dny +1

    Here I am again Mr Sheffield. Still doing my deep dive into my ficus elastica pruning.😁 My, how things have changed in 2 yrs! Look at that empty wall behind you. You’ve added so many plants to that space, Question: Why can’t you just root that entire top piece that you cut off?

  • @Elda.catic145
    @Elda.catic145 Před rokem +4

    I want to do this on my plant, it got really tall and only one stem. But question? Is it possible to keep top stem like that without cutting into small cuttings or it won’t survive like that?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +3

      Yes but I’d only have 4 leaves at the most. They draw too much water otherwise

  • @quiquiqui
    @quiquiqui Před rokem +3

    Is it ok to put it into the water directly after the cutting, just like you did in the video? Or is it better to wait few hours?

  • @debbie7860
    @debbie7860 Před 2 lety

    I'm thinking I hope I'm as brave as you. Learnt loads again 🙂

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 2 lety

      Thanks. A new branch is sprouting where I made the cut. Do you have a similar issue?

    • @debbie7860
      @debbie7860 Před 2 lety

      @@SheffieldMadePlants no not yet I'm a new plant parent but I've got 27 now trying to remember all the names and I've always got my head stuck in book. I watched you do a vine plant you did cuttings I copied you and have another plant now 👍

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 2 lety

      @@debbie7860 Ah cool, was that the Pothos one? Nice plant to propagate.

    • @debbie7860
      @debbie7860 Před 2 lety

      @@SheffieldMadePlants that's it I got one the day that's like a lime green and a string of hearts. I need to slow down my living room is like a jungle 😂

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 2 lety

      @@debbie7860 never a bad thing.

  • @malikmoore7024
    @malikmoore7024 Před rokem +7

    Did you ever make a update video? I’ve been looking but can’t find it???

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +9

      I've not no. I have shown it in videos but nothing dedicated. It ended up growing 3 new stems so success

    • @monellearseneau3368
      @monellearseneau3368 Před rokem +4

      @@SheffieldMadePlants would love to see updated plant. I'm cutting mine tomorrow night after work. Checking all your videos tonight...lol

    • @prophetessoftroy
      @prophetessoftroy Před rokem

      Posted since you asked:
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

    • @trblessed1020
      @trblessed1020 Před rokem

      ​@@monellearseneau3368I'm doing mine today I'm scared but I'm doing it

  • @Dapyking
    @Dapyking Před 4 měsíci +3

    Couldn't you just take a stick and stick it in the pot and tie the stick to the stem?

  • @anthonyisgood
    @anthonyisgood Před rokem +1

    After cutting, should you be watering the main stock, or is it better to leave it more dry?

  • @MrTomificationable
    @MrTomificationable Před rokem +1

    My Rubbertree is like 1,70 meters high, on which height should i cut it best? Its overall healthy but its just 1 Stem with like 20 leaves

  • @user-is5wo6jy1f
    @user-is5wo6jy1f Před 11 měsíci +2

    I can’t find an update to this? I’m curious to see how the original stem ended up

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

  • @Ilmoci
    @Ilmoci Před 8 měsíci +2

    My neighbour just threw out a 2meter tall one, I saved it from the trash and I will try this because it looks really sad with almost no leaves.🤞

  • @MiscellaneousMichelle
    @MiscellaneousMichelle Před 2 lety +2

    💚

  • @SonaliTandon24
    @SonaliTandon24 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Side question on rubber plant - the edges of my leaves are really brown and black - can I partially cut my leaf and if so will it grow back?

  • @shannoneg2000
    @shannoneg2000 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Would rooting hormone help/expedite the process at all? My rubber plant is SUPER leggy

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I’ve not noticed much difference with rooting powder to be honest

  • @m.s.7154
    @m.s.7154 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your video! I did everything as you did. But there is one question: How long does it take till you can see some roots? The cuttings are in the water for two weeks now. I changed the water a few times but there are still no roots. :(

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +2

      2 weeks is too soon. Ficus are slower to root. Maybe 4 weeks to start seeing something

    • @m.s.7154
      @m.s.7154 Před rokem +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you very much for your answer! 😊😊😊

    • @m.s.7154
      @m.s.7154 Před rokem +5

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Roooots! There are roots! :D I am happy happy happy!

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +1

      @@m.s.7154 nice 👌

    • @m.s.7154
      @m.s.7154 Před 29 dny +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants I am so glad that I found your video one year ago! My rubber plant looks amazing now! Three beautiful and voluminous stems are growing and growing now! There is a new leaf every week! Shiny und dark green! Thank you a lot!!! 😊

  • @nadineburford4977
    @nadineburford4977 Před rokem +1

    If the plant is leggy, can I cut the top of the main stem and re-plant?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +3

      You can yes but you need to be careful about the cutting having too many leaves. Normally you only want a couple so they don't draw too much moisture while the cutting is developing roots.

    • @nadineburford4977
      @nadineburford4977 Před rokem +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants thank you very much 😊

  • @shannoneg2000
    @shannoneg2000 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Also, could you cut it closer to the soil of you wanted a shorter bushier plant?

  • @SonaliTandon24
    @SonaliTandon24 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Can I keep the top as is? Do I need to cut it down completely?

  • @linaconti4580
    @linaconti4580 Před rokem

    Ciao la mia le o cambiato vaso non aveva più terra lo comperata cosi ora a le foglie un po abbasate ancke prima perché 😢

  • @stevenwang6498
    @stevenwang6498 Před rokem +2

    any follow up video after the cuttings?

  • @jackiekearney
    @jackiekearney Před rokem +1

    Can you do same method to monstera delicious?
    Thanks.

  • @srishtikaturi3106
    @srishtikaturi3106 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hi! Can I prune right now? or is it too late?

  • @deeadams9644
    @deeadams9644 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Why aren’t you planting in soil?

  • @Missessunshinebaby
    @Missessunshinebaby Před rokem +1

    Update on mother plant and cuttings?

  • @sandyfleming9490
    @sandyfleming9490 Před rokem +1

    When is right and wrong time to do this?

  • @larryshannon6791
    @larryshannon6791 Před rokem +1

    Did you do any follow-up ideos?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +1

      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

  • @karajalbert6074
    @karajalbert6074 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I only have 4 leaves on top of long ficus stalk on both my ficus. I'm nervous but I'm about to do this. 😨

  • @gslmakeup8040
    @gslmakeup8040 Před rokem +2

    Question ✋ What was the reasoning behind keeping the stem quite long? Is there a danger in cutting too low? Or is that just where the node was?
    (I’m about to cut mine)

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +2

      I thought it might be a bit too woody further down to get a good new stem. Probably could have gone a bit lower on reflection. Let me know how you get on

    • @billyedgley82
      @billyedgley82 Před rokem

      How did it go? Also going to cut soon.

  • @deborahstephenson4515
    @deborahstephenson4515 Před rokem +1

    Can you please make an update??

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem

      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

  • @oa1986
    @oa1986 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Did you do an update?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

  • @soularwave
    @soularwave Před rokem +1

    Why not just give the trunk a support pole?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +1

      It had various support poles but would always end up defeating them

    • @JustanamebroDK
      @JustanamebroDK Před rokem +1

      I would advise trying with pencils and tape, worked for my two upstemmed coleus

  • @AnnikaMD
    @AnnikaMD Před rokem +1

    Avresti dovuto fare delle margotte.

  • @mehranashkanian2747
    @mehranashkanian2747 Před rokem +1

    What a waste but good for the plant

  • @motarski
    @motarski Před rokem +1

    I think you destroyed the plant

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +1

      Nope 👇
      I Cut My Plant In Half…And This Happened
      czcams.com/video/5E9GEQ6aqgk/video.html

    • @motarski
      @motarski Před rokem +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Thanks for replying and proving my assumption wrong. I was worried when I watched the video. I am just happy it worked.

  • @19YVO
    @19YVO Před rokem +1

    this is foolish

  • @CRW081
    @CRW081 Před 2 měsíci +1

    if a rubber tree which is planted in ground (in zones 10-12) is wonky, is there any way to make the main trunk more firm? It's only 1.5 ft tall, and my goal is to make it very bushy from 2ft off the ground up to about 8-10ft high. Do you have any suggestions that I should do to to achieve this goal?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Pruning it and giving it lots of light should thicken the trunk

    • @CRW081
      @CRW081 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you!

  • @XxShellyW13xX
    @XxShellyW13xX Před rokem +2

    How many of those cuttings survived into plants?

    • @SheffieldMadePlants
      @SheffieldMadePlants  Před rokem +1

      I only kept a few. There were too many to handle!

    • @motarski
      @motarski Před rokem

      @@SheffieldMadePlants So why did you cut them all if they were too many to handle?

    • @user-himenes
      @user-himenes Před rokem

      ​@@motarski I think he sold them or smth

  • @alfredlubitch
    @alfredlubitch Před rokem +1

    No way that survived without any leafs!?