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[Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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2nd entry into the shohin styling comp 2013-2014. Its a little Ficus rubiginosa that's had no previous work. Cant wait 'til the first of April.

Species: Ficus rubiginosa

Originated: Bonsai nursery

Height: 330 mm

Cost: $30
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Thanks guys. lets get into it :aussie:

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Update on this entry.

Peformed a trunk chop about 3 weeks ago and the tree has responded well, however I thought I knew what I was doing when it came to styling this tree into the form I had in mind but it turns out I dont.

Oh well, we'll see what we come up with.
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Re: [Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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Not much to report on this. Just an update.

growing, growing, growing...
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Re: [Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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just an update, staying in the comp.

Still sort of feeling my way with this. trying to go for a banyan style but not sure how successful so far. have no idea whats under the soil yet.
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Re: [Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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went for a defoliation today. I think i know where i'm taking this tree for the comp now but I'm not sure how sustainable it will be.

Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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Nice taper :-)
not sure about the back brnach on the left tho, looks to be crossing behind the front branch at a much different angle. Can you lower that one some more?

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Re: [Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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kcpoole wrote:Nice taper :-)
not sure about the back brnach on the left tho, looks to be crossing behind the front branch at a much different angle. Can you lower that one some more?

Ken
You're right ken. Thanks, I need those extra eyes. Lowering it shouldn't be a problem. I'll do it it before it pushes growth.

Thanks again.

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Re: [Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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early obligitory update and to show new growth.

Got rid of new growth i didn't need and pinched most of the tips. some branches i'm still letting thicken. Might get a pot soon... unless anyone thinks I could defoliate again this season. wadd'ya reckon?
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Ficus rubiginosa front 16 January 2014 after work.jpg
Any suggestions more than welcome.

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Re: [Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

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This one did not like its re-pot. In hindsight I should've removed some foliage.

Pretty much withdrawn.
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