Choose a healthy, mature rubber plant
Take a stem cutting with at least one node and a few leaves
Use clean, sharp pruning shears
Remove the lower leaves from the cutting
Let the cut end dry for a short time
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone if desired
Place the cutting in water or moist potting mix
Keep the cutting in bright, indirect light
Maintain warm temperatures
Keep the medium lightly moist if using soil
Change the water regularly if rooting in water
Wait for roots to develop
Transfer the rooted cutting into a pot with well-draining soil
Water lightly after potting
Keep the new plant in indirect light until established