Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
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Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
The minimum temperature here the other night was reported as being 1 degree.
While I may have an itch, it's certainly not being scratched at my place.
Kevin
While I may have an itch, it's certainly not being scratched at my place.
Kevin
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Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
You need to look at the fig. If its strongly pushing out new shoots, then thats a good start. But I still wouldn't be doing it where I am right now. I don't cut back figs until about November ish for Sydney weather. Ive been burnt before from going too soon.
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
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Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
Yes! This one is screaming out to me to be done.NickityNic wrote: ↑September 5th, 2024, 7:48 am Is anyone defoliating their ficus yet? Getting the itch
Dropped all its old leaves this week.
It will see some live scissor action this weekend.... Itch is gonna be scratched red raw...YIPPPEEEEEE!!!!
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Re: Sydneys warm spring and defoliation
I've done some in the middle of winter.
Repotted occasionally as well.
Pruned and wired 2 tonight
Ken
Repotted occasionally as well.
Pruned and wired 2 tonight
Ken
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