Not too long ago I finally got my hands on one of my dream houseplants - a variegated rubber plant. These robust indoor plants can adapt to just about any position in your home, and I personally love the variegated variety for its creamy colors and patterns. The only issue? The plant I picked up came with a few discoloring leaves at the base that needed to be tended to.
Anyone who owns a rubber plant, or Ficus elastica, will know that its showy foliage makes a real statement in any room, so it can be concerning to see your rubber plant droop or turn brown. It can feel even more daunting to think about having to take some pruners to such a beautiful plant, but I quickly learnt that giving my rubber plant an essential chop was exactly what it needed. In fact, you can also prune your rubber plant for fuller growth even if it doesn't have unhealthy foliage to begin with.
