Shaping a Ficus Ginseng

[avz10]

I received this ficus on father's day last year. Looking at it now with another eye, I was wondering if it will scar badly if I try to get rid of the nasty angle. Has anyone got experience with this?





Something like this? Or is it to much?



And then seal the wound? I have read about Vaseline, cold glue mixed with fungicides and hormones, children's clay, and commercial products.

[emi93m]

Hi avz10

I understand what you are trying to achieve and the last pic looks right. here is a clip on you tube that might help. Sorry i cant help any further.... but hopefully you will find this clip helpfull . P.S Shallow round pots complement this style of bulbus root fig really well I was reading that the shallower the pot for this species promotes thickness in the trunk/exposed root as the roots can only travel sideways forcing the trunk to expand.

Good luck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho7tNSArEj4

regards Mick

[avz10]

A few photos of what I have done. I was unsure about the sealant but melted cooking oil and candle wax and sealed the scars. The mixture is slightly sticky, but I think it will do the job.

[treeman]

Maybe think about layering just where the trunk begins to swell?

[avz10]

What will the benefit be? To propagate?
Will the "fat" trunk then form new stems and the top part?

Thanks!