Ficus Bonsai in the Temperate Climate - By Hoy Leong Kwong

[Levuccio]

Hey guys

Anyone read this book? If so is it worth buying it? Does it give you any nice tips for to grow a wicked root system any any other useful tips?

Cheers

Levuccio

[bonzaidog]

Levuccio.....It's a must have ,for any Ficus fan! ....Dog.

[Levuccio]

Anyone can tell me what sort of information can be found there?

[Steven]

Ficus Bonsai in the Temperate Climate is a fantastic reference to growing, training and styling ficus. Written in particular for the Sydney climate, it can easily be adapted for other areas.
Leong has been successfully growing ficus for 30+ years and this book has a wealth of first hand experiences, information and heaps of his own pictures contained in the 190 pages.
Propagating, collecting, choosing stock for bonsai, pests and diseases, repotting, training, restyling old bonsai etc etc etc. There are some great progressions particularly the restyling of big old bonsai.

In my opinion, if you are serious about growing ficus then this book is a must have. It's around $40 from most bonsai nurseries or online.

Regards,
Steven

[Ryan1979b]

I agree with All, I bought this book winter this year and I highly recommend it. A great source of information especial when it comes to Pest and diseases, plus plenty of examples, progressions and tips. A must have for figs in our area

Buy and enjoy

[Deemon]

Wait till next week and get his Black Pine book as well. He says it should be in next week.