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Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 2:53 pm
by BonsaiBoy
Hi bonsai people. Can anyone help me with my question? Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
I defoliated my pj fig today and wanted to know if I can repot it also.
Thanks guys
BB
Re: Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 2:57 pm
by kcpoole
I do it just about everytime i repot. Take off most of the foliage
Ken
Re: Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 3:08 pm
by BonsaiBoy
thanks Ken! I took off ALL the leaves and tips. Will it be ok like this?
BB
Re: Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 3:10 pm
by Jamie
if the tree is healthy enough to defoliate then repotting shouldnt be a problem mate
with this warm weather (not sure of where you are) you shouldnt have a problem, as long as the after care is right and the tree was fed well before defoliation you should see new shoots and buds opening in about 4-6 weeks
jamie
ps. leaves and tips of will be fine, have you got pics?
would love to see it
Re: Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 6:32 pm
by Grant Bowie
BonsaiBoy wrote:Hi bonsai people. Can anyone help me with my question? Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
I defoliated my pj fig today and wanted to know if I can repot it also.
Thanks guys
BB
YES, but I usually wait a week or so to allow the buds to get a head start while the roots are still attached.
Grant
Re: Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
Posted: February 3rd, 2010, 6:58 pm
by bingh
Best time to do it mate
Brian