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Hi all, Thanks for taking me on board as this is my first time and im new to the Bonsai world.
you have a wonderful site and i hope it increases my knowledge of everything bonsai.

Now for a quick question.
I have just got my hands on a Green Island Ficus and its a little long in the branches and height so a heavy prune is in order.
My question is though, how do i encourage air roots on the branches??? it has a lot coming from the trunk (aprox 20 or so) but none where I really want them.

Any help or ideas would be great.
A big THANKS in advance in advance from sunny Cairns.

Welcome to the forums mate! Thanks for joining!

Here is a thread that may help you: viewtopic.php?f=133&t=16318&p=165546&hi ... ts#p165546

And another one:
viewtopic.php?f=133&t=3655&p=39998&hili ... ots#p39998

I don't get much aerial root action where I'm from, as it require humid conditions... in cairns, you should be able to just close your eyes and they will appear haha

I can't give much advice, but those threads should have some very helpful tips

Jason wrote:Welcome to the forums mate! Thanks for joining!

Here is a thread that may help you: viewtopic.php?f=133&t=16318&p=165546&hi ... ts#p165546

And another one:
viewtopic.php?f=133&t=3655&p=39998&hili ... ots#p39998

I don't get much aerial root action where I'm from, as it require humid conditions... in cairns, you should be able to just close your eyes and they will appear haha

I can't give much advice, but those threads should have some very helpful tips

Thanks for that, I'll be sure to check them out.

I find the best way is to put it on a saucer of fine gravel and keep it filled with water. The gravel stops the mossies breeding and creates humidity.

Bougy Fan wrote:I find the best way is to put it on a saucer of fine gravel and keep it filled with water. The gravel stops the mossies breeding and creates humidity.

Thanks for the tip. The gravel is a top idea as mossies are quite bad at my place as i live near a creek.