Benji ready for initial training

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Benji ready for initial training

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I've had this benji for a number of years now. Except for the odd branch chop I have not done anything to it. I think that it is time to do some work on it. Any and all ideas are welcome. :reading: :lost:
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Re: Benji ready for initial training

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Are we sure this is a Benjamina?
I'd be thinking of a canopy and what branches I'm going to use to support such a canopy.
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Yea I don't think thats a Benji, but I do think it needs a repot! ;)
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Def not a benji - but I confidently say it is a fig :geek:
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Have always thought that it is a Benji though it wouldn't be the first time that I was wrong :palm: :whistle:
I'm thinking of developing a canopy but am open to any suggestions and or virts.
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