I have had my 2 figs about one year now and I am super surprised that it is still alive and thriving. Bought them when they were about 2 feet now they're both 5 or so. Last night I was admiring the fact that it is literally the first house plant that I haven't had die and saw a random double leaf sprout sticking out of the side of one trunk. I've never attempted to sprout a branch, too afraid to harm them. Now I'm intrigued. There are two figs in the same pot, getting ready to split them up. How do I manage the root ball? How do I prep the plant for more branches. I'm a total amateur, so I don't know if I should even attempt tondo either of these things.

Lastly what could I have done to cause the branch sprout. All I ever have done is snapped off a few ugly leaves, which I did do recently and this branch is no where near any of my removals.

Any advice and recommendations would be helpful. Thanks.