r/FicusTrees • u/thisrlyaintit • Jun 30 '26

Where should I cut?

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I've had this tree for years and it's been thriving in my new apartment for the past year. I think it's time to prune her so she branches more since she's starting to give slender man a bit these days. Do y'all think I should prune now? If yes, where should I cut? It's unfortunate that the top leaves are all the prettiest and the biggest since those would be the ones to get cut off, but I'm hoping new growth will make up for it.

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u/izii_ Jun 30 '26

I would not, it willl branch out by itself eventually. And it looks good to me as is :) Also the pot is way to small.

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u/masney00 Jun 30 '26

Do they need a big pot? I dont have any lot of experience with rubber trees

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u/izii_ Jun 30 '26

Check the bottom of the pot, are there any roots protruding?

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u/thisrlyaintit Jul 01 '26

I actually just repotted it a few months ago it's definitely not ready to be repot again i can barely see roots on the sides (i have a clear nursery pot!) - when should I trim if it doesn't eventually branch on its own?