I’ve always been a bit of a plant guy, you know? Got a few different kinds around the house. One of my favorites is this big rubber tree I’ve had for a couple of years now. It’s a real beauty, but I’ve always wondered about how picky it is with the temperature.
So, I started messing around to figure this out. First, I moved it to different spots in my apartment. Near the window, it got pretty warm in the summer, probably pushing 75 degrees. Then, in the winter, I put it in a cooler spot, away from the heater. I’d say it got down to maybe 60 degrees in that corner.
I used one of those cheap little thermometers to keep an eye on things. Nothing fancy, just wanted a general idea. The rubber tree seemed pretty chill with these changes. Didn’t drop leaves or anything like that.
Then, during a real hot spell last summer, I accidentally left the window open a bit too long. The temperature near the plant probably hit the high 70s, maybe even 80 for a few hours. It looked a little droopy, but after I cooled things down, it perked right back up.
My Little Experiment
- Moved the rubber tree to various locations with different temperatures.
- Used a basic thermometer to monitor temperature changes.
- Observed the rubber tree’s response to different temperatures, noting it remained healthy between 60 and 75 degrees.
- Accidentally exposed the plant to higher temperatures (around 80 degrees) during a heatwave and it wilted but recovered.
And just for kicks, one winter night, I cracked open a window near the plant for a little while. It was probably in the mid-50s for a bit. The leaves got a little stiff, but once I closed the window, it was fine. I only did this one time, to not risk causing damage.
So, based on my highly scientific methods (ha!), it seems like these plants are pretty tough. They like it best between 60 and 75, like most of us do, but they can handle a bit of a swing in either direction. Just don’t leave them in the freezing cold or a scorching hot spot for too long, and they should be golden.
Keep in mind, I am just sharing what I have been doing and it seems working fine for me, you need to take care of your own plants, buddy!
