Saved a Tiger

Victorim · May 15, 2017

Well it bit the bullet and picked up this tiger bark ficus this morning.

Normally the local garden centers little bonsai offerings don't get a second glance, but after them replacing thier dead / dying display this guy popped up a few weeks ago. As far as malsai go, I really like it. Rather than let it sit there declining any longer I had to get it home.

Some work to do on the branching and it's still in mud under the grit. And the mop buddy has to go (well at least in to it's own pot). And no it's not staying inside the glass

Cheers @StoneCloud for the gentle nudge. Got the manager to knock it down to £50 from £70 too.

StoneCloud · May 15, 2017

This is a nice size tree for the price! Great job knocking that 20 pounds off!!!

This was worth it in my opinion, I already a see a few directions it can go.

Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Redwood Ryan · May 15, 2017

I personally wouldn't have bought it because it's a bit overpriced, but it could be a decent learning tree. We could typically buy something like that for half what you paid.

Not ragging on you, but just letting you know what to be aware of. It can definitely help you learn.

StoneCloud · May 15, 2017

@Redwood Ryan cannot disagree with you. But @Victorim on your side of the pond would this be considered a good price for the Ficus? I feel for the size tree and your area that wasn't a bad price... maybe I am wrong?

I mean I won't comment on the pricing I get here in Florida you would hate me lol but on the same note, there are species here that you have... that we would pay big premiums for as well!

Victorim · May 15, 2017

Redwood Ryan said:
I personally wouldn't have bought it because it's a bit overpriced, but it could be a decent learning tree. We could typically buy something like that for half what you paid.

Not ragging on you, but just letting you know what to be aware of. It can definitely help you learn.

Understand what you mean. Having a look online UK the starting point I can see for the 45cm ish size is £49.99. And the pot I recon is about £30 at least so don't feel I've paid over the odds. And the main one.. I liked it

sorce · May 15, 2017

I don't care what you paid for the tree...

But the pot....

I think it would look better at the bottom of the English Channel!
If the bottom is glazetached....
Break it....
Then throw it in the Channel!

Victor...

Are you setup for indoors in winter?

Mad fun!

Sorce

Victorim · May 15, 2017

sorce said:
I don't care what you paid for the tree...

But the pot....

I think it would look better at the bottom of the English Channel!
If the bottom is glazetached....
Break it....
Then throw it in the Channel!

Victor...

Are you setup for indoors in winter?

Mad fun!

Sorce

Hehe, no not attached. And to me is a touch too big for it.. and I'm not convinced the cream goes that well..

Plenty of time for winter planing.. don't know how many are coming in for it yet

Victorim · May 18, 2017

Well done what wanted to do for now. Liberated from the sandy clay and black mud with all the mini beasties in it.. there was even a couple of ants in there.. Removed a few very wrong looking and down growing branchlets. Defoliated. And out he goes.

Redwood Ryan · May 18, 2017

Getting a little risky. I'd be careful about repotting and defoliating at the same time this time of year. I typically wait until the tree his actively growing before doing any work on it.

It also would've been best to let the tree acclimate before working on it, as it's going to be pretty stressed out. Don't overwater it.

Victorim · May 18, 2017

Redwood Ryan said:
Getting a little risky. I'd be careful about repotting and defoliating at the same time this time of year. I typically wait until the tree his actively growing before doing any work on it.

It also would've been best to let the tree acclimate before working on it, as it's going to be pretty stressed out. Don't overwater it.

Thanks. I know :/ I couldn't see it doing well in its current soil, and very little roots were removed. In fact, I expected more roots than there was. The sun on the inside kitchen window that last few days may have been the first proper light its seen for a while, so defoliating in the move to outside looked like the best option.

StoneCloud · May 18, 2017

Victorim said:
Thanks. I know :/ I couldn't see it doing well in its current soil, and very little roots were removed. In fact, I expected more roots than there was. The sun on the inside kitchen window that last few days may have been the first proper light its seen for a while, so defoliating in the move to outside looked like the best option.

Rebel!!!!!!!

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