First, I know I post too much about my ficus trees.

second, I'm curious why the small tree pictured below on the right is putting out a lot more growth and looking healthier than all of the small ficus on the left. All were rooted at the same time.

The only difference is the tree on the right was placed in a different location for a couple months after coming inside in the fall. It recieved light from a southern window only. As the days shortened, it stopped putting out growth completely. Whereas, the other trees were under 13 hour a day artificial light and continued to put out lanky speratric growth.

A few weeks back, I moved the tree that's pictured on the right and placed it under the 13 hour grow lights. It put out a lot of new growth right away and seems much healthier.

That makes we wonder, do these trees need a rest period? The one the got some "rest" is the healthiest looking out of all or my trees. The only other difference is the healthier looking tree has not been trimmed. I'm letting it grow into more of s bush. All the others have been cut back pretty hard to make them form more of a tree like shape.

thoughts?