A Monster Ficus

11 years ago

I know, ALOT of people don't think these make very good bonsai; but I love them.

Ginseng Ficus (Ficus Microcarpa), I promised myself that I wouldn't buy another one unless it was extraordinary. Well, yesterday I was at Walmart, and there it was, a super gnarly triple trunk Ginseng Ficus, so, I couldn't help myself. It wouldn't even fit in a #2 Air-pot, My only regret is, it's not a graft.

Rob

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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
11 years ago
Now, would be a good time to prune off all those crossing roots so there is something of a consistent 'flow' downward between the base of the trunk and the soil line. Interesting choice, Rob.

Al
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halocline
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11 years ago
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No, I like it's state of confusion, wild and untamed beauty. If you noticed, I did prune everything back to two internodes.

Rob
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Need2SeeGreen 10 (SoCal)
11 years ago
I don't know a thing about bonsai, or what the roots are supposed to look like ... but I have to say, that plant is *extremely* cute!!!
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jane__ny
11 years ago
Very cool! I have two of those but their roots are tamer. Good choice!

Jane