Brown Spots in Rubber Plant
The Rubber Plant has large, glossy, deep green or burgundy leaves on upright stems
Rubber Plant care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to brown spots in Rubber Plant. Check each one as a potential cause.
Symptoms to look for in Rubber Plant
Brown spots or patches on the large, glossy leaves, sometimes with a yellow halo, occasionally with a slightly sunken or crispy texture.
Common causes in Rubber Plant
Brown spots on Rubber Plant most often follow overwatering or cold drafts — this plant's thick, waxy leaves are somewhat forgiving, but a sudden care lapse or exposure to cold shows up clearly on the glossy surface.
How to diagnose brown spots in Rubber Plant
Sunburn: bleached patches facing light source. Fungal: brown spots with rings. Bacterial: water-soaked spots turning brown.
How to treat brown spots in Rubber Plant
Check soil moisture and adjust watering to every 1–2 weeks allowing the top 2 inches to dry, and move the plant away from cold drafts or windows if that's a likely cause.
Preventing brown spots in Rubber Plant
Water every 1–2 weeks allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry, and keep the plant away from cold drafts, which this plant dislikes.