Ficus thonningii

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Re: Ficus thonningii

Post by juan73870 »

Looks like a very happy little chappy :tu:
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That base is feral and wild - very nice work indeed!

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I gave this tree a trim today so I thought I'd post an update. Back in late November I defoliated and wired in preparation for summer. The hanging branch is pretty sparse in comparison to the top so I'm trying to make sure it gets plenty of light.
thonningii Nov21.jpg

After today's trim and I'm happy with the way the apex is rounding off. I'd like the leaves to get smaller so I'll really keep on top of the trimming this summer. A few weeks ago I visited Janet Sabey and her thonningii's had much smaller leaves than mine so I'll have to pick her brain and see what her routine is. I also think I need to increase the fertiliser as the leaves could be darker.

thonningii Jan22.jpg
thonningii Jan22 roots.jpg
thonningii Jan22 roots escaping.jpg



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Love it! :tu:
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Me to . :clap:
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