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[SOLVED] confirmation please
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:23 pm
by Luke
hey, the ID tag to this tree states 'little ruby'. After a little research i am not so sure....
little ruby.jpg
Can anyone confirm this is a Ficus rubiginosa?
p.s. i just got it and it needs love
thanks
luke
Identification solved
By Elias
ficus nerifolia- willow leaf fig
Re: ID confirmation please
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:29 pm
by Elias
Looks like a Ficus nerifolia or salicifolia in need of some ferts
Re: ID confirmation please
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:31 pm
by NBPCA
Not Little Ruby; looks like willow leaf fig. Ficus regularis nerifolia.
Grant
Re: ID confirmation please
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:32 pm
by NBPCA
Elias wrote:Looks like a Ficus nerifolia or salicifolia in need of some ferts
New leaves are often yellowish and flash makes it look even yellower.
Grant
Re: ID confirmation please
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 12:33 pm
by Jamie
i tend to agree with elias, its growth habit is like willow leaf, f.nerifolia. it can have varying leaf shapes from rounded to pointy at the tip from tree to tree
Re: ID confirmation please
Posted: April 7th, 2010, 6:11 pm
by lowlegs
willow leaf for sure!!! leaves are darker and more oval on a lil ruby