Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Request to change entry species.
Species name: Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Source: Root cutting about 3 years, given to me last year.
Height: ~ 20cm
Note: All the trunks seem to join from a root cutting.
Species name: Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Source: Root cutting about 3 years, given to me last year.
Height: ~ 20cm
Note: All the trunks seem to join from a root cutting.
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Reason: Change of species
Reason: Change of species
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
I was thinking of leaving till August to start the root work but...the itch...
OK. Looking at the weather forecast for next week, it looks very warm... taking the risk then...
Well, from what I saw last year when I repoted the root cuttings, this part was nearest to the base that was cut out and the scar was thick and ugly. It doesn't look too bad today. Maybe it can even become sort of feature of the raft...
Here is what I did...
OK. Looking at the weather forecast for next week, it looks very warm... taking the risk then...
Well, from what I saw last year when I repoted the root cuttings, this part was nearest to the base that was cut out and the scar was thick and ugly. It doesn't look too bad today. Maybe it can even become sort of feature of the raft...
Here is what I did...
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Some carving and wiring.
Since this is a root raft, all the trunks are attached and can't be rearrange so the bigger trunks are in the right positions for group planting. I had to trim/cut them to design lengths that will facilitate their growth to desired size for each trunk. Their shapes are less critical at this stage.
Since this is a root raft, all the trunks are attached and can't be rearrange so the bigger trunks are in the right positions for group planting. I had to trim/cut them to design lengths that will facilitate their growth to desired size for each trunk. Their shapes are less critical at this stage.
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Coming along very nicely
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Thanks for the encouragement!
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Some some small updates. The WLF has been outgrown for a little while so I think it needs a defoliation to encourage more branching to improve ramification before the winter starts.
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Just some wire cutting in to be removed.
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately all my entries seem to be disqualified as I didn't update frequent enough. But I think it's OK. After hospitalised for two months I am just happy to be back to my hobby. Wining or not isn't that important. I will keep updating progress for my trees.
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Awesome to see you back in to the swingkvan64 wrote:Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately all my entries seem to be disqualified as I didn't update frequent enough. But I think it's OK. After hospitalised for two months I am just happy to be back to my hobby. Wining or not isn't that important. I will keep updating progress for my trees.
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Hi Kvan 64 ,
Coming along nicely. Love the chunky base...... Cheers John.
Coming along nicely. Love the chunky base...... Cheers John.
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Re: [kvan64] Willow Leaf fig - Group/raft
Thanks Ken and John.
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