[Steven] Ficus nerifolia 2

[Steven]

• Species name: Ficus nerifolia
• Current height: 120mm
• Origin: Cutting taken from a rubbish tree
• Cost: $0

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2013 March (a).jpg

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Like my other Nerifolia, this one was a cutting taken in September 2012. I repotted in December and screwed a disk of plastic to the bottom to help create a nice spread of roots.

Regards,
Steven

[Steven]

I intended to only select the branches to keep but when I was assessing the root spread I got carried away.

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I'll now keep it in a warm sunny spot for as long as I can. Next work will be to shorten the first branch and shape the leader to form an apex.

Regards,
Steven

[Shane]

Thanks Steven, that's a great idea to actually screw the plastic cap into the base to encourage basal flare, not just the tree on top. Will give that a go for the Port Jackson fig I entered, when I get to it. Cheers Shane

[Steven]

Not a lot of growth from this one over the cooler months. I can see some buds swelling though.

2013 September (a).JPG

[Steven]

It's been growing but I haven't done any work on it. Best get started I think!

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[Shane]

How's the basal flare on this fig coming along, as a result of the cap screwed underneath, Steven?

bonsai was meant to keep me away from the computer

[Steven]

It's hard to tell Shane. I've potted it a bit low in the pot and don't want to disturb it so I can maintain maximum growth. We will have to wait until the end of the comp to see.

Regards,
Steven

[Steven]

Still haven't gotten around to working on this one...

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