Pot belly fig cuttings

[Jester]

Hi there crazy kids!!!!

Some time ago I was given a pot belly fig (I think it's a banyan - ficus retusa). I have decided to use it as a cuttings tree. My questions is, when is the right time to take cuttings? I am in Kellyville, Sydney. More importantly, does anyone have any good recommendations for techniques for this species as well as media mixes.(I think I have heard that you generally use a reasonable amount of sand)

Many thanks


John
PS Just a quick note....members should be warned that there is some dodgy red rope licorice circulating the website at the moment and that they are advised not to eat it.

[Qitianlong]

Hi John!

I've just now had a look at some ficus cuttings I took and planted about 1.5 months ago, I experimented with a few different mixes and using/not using root hormone.

Out of the 100 or so I planted out, the 20 or so that took off and are looking awesome were all planted in a local bonsai nursery's standard bonsai mix, without the use of hormone.

Not sure if that's any help, just my discovery for the day!

T

[Jester]

Wow, thanks mate. That definitely helps

John

[Isitangus]

Hi jester figs are the only plant I have 100% success in! Mine get planted into whatever soil I have lying around/left over. Some get hormone some don't. Kept watered me partly shaded all have struck. Some thin. Some thick.

[Jester]

Wow, that's good news!! Thanks mate