Ficus (Cascade?)
Posted: August 6th, 2011, 4:18 pm
Just got this tree back after some time. I am not sure which ficus it is specifically, I thought maybe a Benjamina, though I will happy take any advice to the contrary.
It has been left to fend for itself for a couple of years, its pot got broken, my mother stuffed it into this old gnarled piece of hardwood. I quite like the look of the hardwood, though no idea what the roots are up to inside, or even how deep it is.
Was going to wait till summer before transplanting it to a growing pot, unless someone thinks I can risk an earlier transplant. Not sure what mix is inside the "pot" I think my mother wrapped the roots in fabric to keep it in place.
On reading the forums here I ordered myself a copy of Ficus Bonsai in a temperate climate, so will be reading up.
When I found the tree in the hollow of a Jacaranda it was severely windswept and I was thinking of further training it cascade style, not so sure now. Wondering if anyone has any other suggestions?
It has been left to fend for itself for a couple of years, its pot got broken, my mother stuffed it into this old gnarled piece of hardwood. I quite like the look of the hardwood, though no idea what the roots are up to inside, or even how deep it is.
Was going to wait till summer before transplanting it to a growing pot, unless someone thinks I can risk an earlier transplant. Not sure what mix is inside the "pot" I think my mother wrapped the roots in fabric to keep it in place.
On reading the forums here I ordered myself a copy of Ficus Bonsai in a temperate climate, so will be reading up.
When I found the tree in the hollow of a Jacaranda it was severely windswept and I was thinking of further training it cascade style, not so sure now. Wondering if anyone has any other suggestions?
