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need a home for my indoor ficus tree

16 years ago

I have a 6 foot ficus tree that I would like to find a home for. It's healthy and pretty but it's too big for me and I can't kill it. Does anyone have a suggestion of what I can do? I've offered to my local library and a builder but can't find anyone in need of an indoor tree.

Thanks.

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penny1947
16 years ago
How about a school, hospital or midical complex. If there is any sort of botanical garden nearby, you could also check with them. Most homes are way too warm and dry in the winter up here for a ficus and they will drop most of their leaves almost overnight.

Penny
in ny zone5
16 years ago
You could prune off branches to fit the shape you need and place it in semi-shade in a corner of a room to restrain its growth.
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