Moreton bay fig

[Andrew F]

Been over a year..... so bump

There's not much to show mate, I've found the reason behind people not using M.B figs.

Every time I get a good branch going it tends to keel over, Hugh Grant has had success with them so maybe next year I can work under his guidance.

The cutting g is doing very well though.

[Rintar]

thats good news on the cutting not so on the branch development. I not long ago got a 6yo Morton bay from Bonsai at the bay. http://www.bonsaibay.com.au/ their down near my folks and I wanted a tree of that age as it is the same as my daughters. I have a few figs but no Morton bay. So it was logical to me to expand. Im going down next week and i will see if he has any pointers for you as well as me.

[Andrew F]

Good news, keen to hear what advice you are given. Alot of people told me to steer away from them and I can see why. Not a particularly desirable var. of fig, from large leaves to annual die back.

[Rintar]

Not much was said just he didn't have issues. Mine is growing slowly needs a repot. Might do that thus weekend.

[Andrew F]

If you want advanced MB's I've been trying to get rid of these for awhile now. Pm me if interested.

[Axeman]

I feel your pain with These figs.. I have had this for 10 years and it was at least 20 years old then. It looks great for about two weeks of the year.

[Axeman]

Top down and full season growth

[Andrew F]

Interesting to see what happens with halving the leaves as appose to defoliation.

[Axeman]

Hi Andrew,
The lady i got this tree from had advised me that if i didn't want too much branch die off after a root prune, i was best to leave at least 20% of the leaf behind.
They naturally fall off after a few weeks when the new shoots are on the way.

Regards.

Axe

[Andrew F]

Well I hope you have better luck than I did.