QSL Ficus

Forum for discussion of Tropical bonsai – Ficus, Bougainvillea, Fukien Tea, Dwarf Umbrella etc.
Regan
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Re: QSL Ficus

Post by Regan »

Yeah Jamie it was the heavy branch, I will just have to wait an see what happens.

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Re: QSL Ficus

Post by craigw60 »

Hi Regan
I'm with Jamie chop it low to a nice fine branch. If you select a thicker on you will get a bump where you wire it up that will take years to grow out. Pick a fine one and it will come straight up no dramas, no bump. then grow the hell out of it and it will thicken in no time.
Craig
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