Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to try this whole “keel dancing” thing with a rubber tree on wooden flooring for a while. Sounds crazy, right? But I saw some stuff online and thought, “Why not?”

First, I got a small rubber tree. Didn’t want anything too huge to start with, in case things went sideways. Then, I cleared a space on my wooden floor. Made sure there was plenty of room to move around, no tripping hazards.

The Setup

The “keel” part is basically just a sturdy piece of wood, I got a plank that could be used to create a stable base. I placed it and position the rubber tree on top of it.

• Checked the stability. Gave it a few good wiggles to make sure it wasn’t going to topple over.
• Used some extra smaller pieces of wood to wedge around the base of the pot, just for extra security. It can be more stable.

The “Dancing”

Okay, this is where it gets a little weird. “Dancing” in this case just means gently moving the whole setup – keel, pot, and tree – back and forth, side to side. I started really slow, just a little sway. The idea is to kind of simulate… well, I’m not entirely sure what it’s simulating. Maybe wind? Maybe the movement a tree would experience in its natural habitat?

I did this for about 10-15 minutes each day. Just a gentle rocking motion. I’m tried to not be too rough. It’s not about shaking the poor tree to death; it’s more about a subtle, rhythmic movement.

The Results (So Far)

Honestly, It’s still very early, and I haven’t noticed any huge changes yet. Maybe the leaves look a little perkier? It could be my imagination. I’ve only been doing this for a couple of weeks.

I’m going to keep at it for a while longer and see what happens. I’ll try to update with any significant developments. It’s definitely a fun experiment, even if it doesn’t end up doing much. It’s kind of relaxing, actually, just this slow, deliberate movement with the tree.

Maybe I’m just turning into a crazy plant person. Who knows? But I enjoy my experiment, and I feel so great!