[Ces] Ficus Rubiginosa

[Ces]

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

Ficus rubiginosa front 7 march 2013.jpg

Ficus rubiginosa back 7 march 2013.jpg

Thanks guys. lets get into it

Ces.

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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.

Ficus rubiginosa front 24 april 2013.jpg

Cheers,

Ces.

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Not much to report on this. Just an update.

growing, growing, growing...

Ficus rubiginosa front 27 august 2013.jpg[/attachment [attachment=0]Ficus rubiginosa back 27 august 2013.jpg

Cheers,

Ces.

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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.

Ficus rubiginosa front 9 november 2013.jpg

Cheers,

Ces.

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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.

Ficus rubiginosa front 12 dec 2013.jpg

Ficus rubiginosa right 12 dec 2013.jpg

Ficus rubiginosa back 12 dec 2013.jpg

Cheers guys,

Ces.

[kcpoole]

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

[Ces]

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.

Ces

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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?

Ficus rubiginosa front 16 January 2014 before work.jpg

Ficus rubiginosa front 16 January 2014 after work.jpg

Any suggestions more than welcome.

Cheers,

Ces.

[Ces]

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

Pretty much withdrawn.

ficus rubiginosa 30th june 2014.jpg

Cheers,

Ces.