QSL fig
- AndrewM
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QSL fig
I have recently picked up this fig and have looked at it for several days now and i am undecided which direction should be taken. Any advise would be helpful.
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- Jamie
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Re: QSL fig
get it growing strong mate
i will see what i can come up with virtual wise for ya and get back to ya later
i will see what i can come up with virtual wise for ya and get back to ya later
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Re: QSL fig
that will definately help mate, give it some legs to run and you will be rewarded with more growth than ya need
do you have access to diatomite? use that straight or with a mix of soil to help soften it a little
do you have access to diatomite? use that straight or with a mix of soil to help soften it a little
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Re: QSL fig
Jamie i picked up a couple of bags a few weeks ago and potted a few PJ figs and Green Island figs but found it tricky to get them to settle in the mix over the mix i normally use. Is there a trick or am doing something wrong I mixed the diatomite with a little bagged bonsai mix used your ratio 80% diatomite and 20% mix.
- Jamie
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Re: QSL fig
heres a couple of options for you mate
i like number 2, it looks a little more dramamtic, what size is the tree by the way?
jamie
i like number 2, it looks a little more dramamtic, what size is the tree by the way?
jamie
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Re: QSL fig
Thanks for the virts i like the second one as well.
370mm high, 330mm wide and 90mm around the trunk.
370mm high, 330mm wide and 90mm around the trunk.
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Re: QSL fig
Here`s another idea for you to look at , I also think you could make a reasonable semi cascade. CHEERS ROD ........
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- AndrewM
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Cheers Rod
With some time and training i hope to end up with something along the lines of what Jamie and yourself have drawn.
With some time and training i hope to end up with something along the lines of what Jamie and yourself have drawn.
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Re: QSL fig
no trick to it mate, just do it like you normally would, i do find i really need to work it into the roots, use a chopstick or similar, and just work it. i usually spend upwards of fifteen minutes working it in, then a good soaking and a little more working. then another soak. tap the sides of the pot aswell, that can help it settle.
nice V rod
jamie
nice V rod
jamie
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Re: QSL fig
Thanks mate
Yer if found if i wet the medium it seems to settle better than if it is dry.
PS. I always use a chop stick to get the medium were it needs to be.
Yer if found if i wet the medium it seems to settle better than if it is dry.
PS. I always use a chop stick to get the medium were it needs to be.
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Re: QSL fig
yep, i found given them a good watering helps to settle it with any mix.
the fig will love it in diatomite, it creates a sweet micro climate for the tree
the fig will love it in diatomite, it creates a sweet micro climate for the tree
SHOHIN YAKUZA!!!
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