robusta now = elastica

The plant's sap is white. If you have sticky residue on the plant, look to scale or mealybug infestation as the cause of the problem. The plant prefers bright light and to dry almost completely between waterings. Report back after a careful inspection for scale & mealies.

About pruning: Let's get the cultural adversities eliminated before we worry about esthetics. If your plant is in severe decline, it will need any tissues that contain chlorophyll to help make food so it can recover to a point where pruning is prudent.

Al

Hi: I recently purchased one of these plants and she was doing well until a week or two ago. The leaves are following the force of gravity and are bent a bit. I water the plant as needed. Haven't seen any white sap nor yellow leaves. The weather here in Seattle is cooling off...would this be normal behavior for the plant or should I be more concerned?