Air layering and stem cuttings are effective techniques for propagating rubber plants. Spring or early summer is the best time to propagate rubber plants due to vigorous growth during this period.

Discover 7 houseplant cuttings to take in February. Experts share their top picks and advise on how to root them for double ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Garden chores tend to disappear and work outdoors slows down as plants — and gardeners — go dormant for the winter. However, the ...

Q Nine years ago, I got a rubber tree that was just 10 inches tall. Now it stands about 11 feet high, and it towers over my living room. How much can I prune this plant, and when will I see new leaves ...

One of the most common mistakes in propagation is moisture inconsistency, so make sure that the cuttings remain evenly moist — if they dry out, they will die, and if they are too wet, they will rot or ...

CLONES of Hevea brasiliensis are normally bud-grafted on seedling rootstocks. In an attempt to overcome the disadvantages inherent in this practice, the Rubber Research Institute of Malaya is ...