I forgot to mention a critical point -- my house is very dry, so a lack of humidity could be the problem. I mist regularly, but this may not be sufficient?

I am no pro on indoor plants. But 1st thing I would have is a moisure meter About 4 bucks at lowes. If moisture is correct then I would think about the soil. Most liquid fertilizers lock up nutrients over time. The soil might need to be changed. If it is in real tight in the pot a hack saw will cut it off real nice and quick. New soil and proper moisture cures most things. A treatment of fungicide while it is out of the pot is in order. I am a new snake oil convert. I use super thrive it works for me. You proably have some type of mineral defieciency.

Well this covers 99.9% of possible problems. Domestic animals could be another source of your problem but then the above would cure it for a while.

Good Luck,

Jim

I am sorry I can not help with your dilemma, I am actually hopeing you may be able to help me. I read your post about trimming your rubber plant to make it bushy....HOW ....Mine looks like four sticks in a pot with some leaves on top. What can I do to make it look bushy again?

dew1,
Use sharp pruning shears. Make diagonal cuts about 1/4" above leaf joints. If your plant is very gangly, you will need to prune at the lowest joints you can find. But remember, you need to leave leaves on the plant!

I am also no expert on houseplants, although I love them. I have a Rubber plant that I just got a month or so ago & it's sitting out on my front porch & is doing great! *Morning sun w/ indirect afternoon sun.*

I was under the impression that these plants liked bright light, not a shady corner. However, if you've had this plant that long, maybe it has grown accustomed to it's "spot". If it's recently been moved from a brighter location, I think I'd move it back.

Good luck!

~Shannon