Ficus-sp- Where to go from here.

[Jamie]

thanks for the vote of confidence guys!

bodhi, i would be happy to develop a nice shohin QLD small leaf for you if you are interested? let me know anyways

J.

[Amanda]

Jamie, you got those virtuals right on! Very impressive.

[Jamie]

Jamie, you got those virtuals right on! Very impressive.

hi anja

the way i look at doing virtuals is how i would like it to be if it were mine, when given free lance like this one, if it were mine i would develop it very similar, possible a little more spread but i reckon it would work as is. this is the way i will be striving to get my figs, ramified very nicely and looking natural. there is a fine balance with over ramification and looking natural, a tree will show what it really looks like out of leaf, with leaves it generally hides stuff.

jamie

[amazonida]

thanks Jamie! how long do you yhink to get that structure? 3 years?
Craigw, i'll let it grow to see what is the best way. Of course posting to you take a look!!

[craigw60]

Basic structure in three years, structure with ramification 10 years.
Craig

[Glenda]

I agree on that. if you can copy Jamie's virt into reality with a bit more leaf coverage that will be a stunner. Oh, to have fast growing Fig's

Move up here to Mackay, Bodhi! Of course you will have to give up maples and most of your deciduous trees that won't cope with the heat........

Glenda

[Jamie]

Basic structure in three years, structure with ramification 10 years.
Craig

agreed, i think main trunks to get to the right thickness will probably take five years, maybe three if ground grown. ramification should develop pretty quick but there is no point ramifying the tree if the branches arent at the right thicknesses. take your time growing the main structure, trunks and main branching will be the longest time frame and its best to do it right the first time then rush and lose five years cause you got impatient

jamie

[Dumper]

like your virt jamie.
when i look at it. i was like woah!

[Jamie]

like your virt jamie.
when i look at it. i was like woah!

cheers bro, was a quick 5 minute job to be honest with ya's

[amazonida]

so, case closed? shall we wait a few months?? that is terrible! can anyone tell me a magic potion to optimize the bonsai growing

[craigw60]

Hi Amazonida, food, water, sunshine and patience.
Craig

[Jamie]

Hi Amazonida, food, water, sunshine and patience.
Craig

spot on, figs like chook poo too build the amount up over a bit of how much you put in i remove the sludge if it becomes that way and replace as needed. build up the level every time you replace it.

its not case closed mate just not much more can be said right now until we see it next unless you have some more questions

Jamie

[amazonida]

Sir yes Sir!!
i'll keep posting here, or do i have to create a new post?

[Jamie]

Sir yes Sir!!
i'll keep posting here, or do i have to create a new post?

i havent got a rank mate just try to help the best i can

if you got more queries with this one go for it champ! if you got questions on other trees than that will require a new thread!

Jamie