Time to show off your figs (ficus)
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Hi ken/boics/tony.
I am a huge fan of the powerful trunks and closer looking branch structures like the photos you have shown, and I do have a couple of little projects that will be going down that line, very much so.
But for this tree, I'm thinking that it is a visual representation of the original owner as she is a very leggy lady and isn't exactly what would be considered as normal, in terms of personality and the like. I am at the moment keeping this tree in a tray of gravel and water to try and encourage some areal roots, which are just starting to pop out now. Once I get some better roots happening, it will be getting a bigger pot, more suitable to the size of the tree.
Jason
I am a huge fan of the powerful trunks and closer looking branch structures like the photos you have shown, and I do have a couple of little projects that will be going down that line, very much so.
But for this tree, I'm thinking that it is a visual representation of the original owner as she is a very leggy lady and isn't exactly what would be considered as normal, in terms of personality and the like. I am at the moment keeping this tree in a tray of gravel and water to try and encourage some areal roots, which are just starting to pop out now. Once I get some better roots happening, it will be getting a bigger pot, more suitable to the size of the tree.
Jason
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Some absolutely world class figs here!!! Great trees guys keep em coming.
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
Good idea to put as many in one place for viewing and inspiration. Here is a little cascade of mine.
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Not being a fan of figs I have just 2, a MB that is a lifetime project, the other this yamadori...
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About 300mm tall. F. Benji. Still deciding whether to make the back the front as the roots at the back are more interesting
Same tree, from the back, some months later
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
great figs i dont regret putting up this topic now its my turn to show one of mine let me know what you think because im just a beginner and its different to everyone elses
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Turn it around thoglette A little bit of worh required on the branches, but the back should definitely be the front IMO
Hey Ficusboy
Glad you started this mate. Some great stuff all in one place
Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk
Keep it growing mate.
Tony
Hey Ficusboy
Glad you started this mate. Some great stuff all in one place
Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk
Keep it growing mate.
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
I have quite a few figs around here in different stages so took a photo of most today for your enjoyment
I am sure i missed some but could probably find another 1/2 dozen or so small ones in Black plastic pots
All the smaller ones are in Bonsai Pots purely because the look better there, and so do not get Lost on the benches:-). Most are not ready to show or are anything liek presentable.
Ken
I am sure i missed some but could probably find another 1/2 dozen or so small ones in Black plastic pots
All the smaller ones are in Bonsai Pots purely because the look better there, and so do not get Lost on the benches:-). Most are not ready to show or are anything liek presentable.
Ken
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Now to the larger trees although most of mine are still Shohin size
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
Yup, the branches will need re-doing.Tony Bebb wrote:Turn it around thoglette A little bit of worh required on the branches, but the back should definitely be the front IMO
I think it's a root thing - see belowTony Bebb wrote:Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
Couple of Mine.
Ficus Rubinosa, Which has only been in a Bonsai Pot since August Last year so I am letting it settle in before reduce the top a little.
Ficus Benjimina Forrest
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Ficus Rubinosa, Which has only been in a Bonsai Pot since August Last year so I am letting it settle in before reduce the top a little.
Ficus Benjimina Forrest
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My one and only Fig (Green Island)
Got lots of fruit...or should I say flowers for this tree.
Got lots of fruit...or should I say flowers for this tree.
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
Tony Bebb wrote:Turn it around thoglette A little bit of worh required on the branches, but the back should definitely be the front IMO
Hey Ficusboy
Glad you started this mate. Some great stuff all in one place
Yours looks like a serpent. Is that a very thick root or have you buried the trunk
Keep it growing mate.
Tony
Actually under the soil is a twisted trunk that looked disgusting so I put it in a pot sideways going to throw the tree and the pot and I looked at it and it looked average so I potted it up and cut it back and I am
Towing to wait until it fills a bit more
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Re: Time to show off your figs (ficus)
Hi Ficusboy,
These are a couple of my figs.
Yes, I know they both need some work.
Regards Ray
These are a couple of my figs.
Yes, I know they both need some work.
Regards Ray
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