JasonRedwood
Mame
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about adding a ficus to my collection (probably something not yet in training, but close). I have been looking around, and went to a conservatory in the area to check out some cool varieties of ficus trees in different styles.
Here's what i'm down to as for options:
Narrow leaf fig
weeping fig
Morton Bay fig
I have a few questions that i can't seem to find the answers to.
1) I like the weeping fig the most - I love how the leaves look. I see from searching on the internet that people do use these for bonsai - but i've also read their slightly finicky. A couple concerns: How hard can I cut a weeping fig back? I read that they sometimes don't like reduction. How readily will they produce aerial roots?
2) about the Morton bay fig, do people actually get them to flower? That could be extremely cool.
The willow fig would be my second choice - but i have an actual willow with similar leaves, and would rather have variety in my plants.
Advice is welcome - I do want a plant that is easiest to work with, and would prefer a fast growing species (my other plants are all incredibly slow growing) - if the weeping fig is just going to be a huge pain, i will find another.
Additionally - if anyone knows someone (or an online seller) that will ship rooted cuttings of any of these species that would be nice. I know Ficus are easy to root - and if someone has a surplus i'd rather take that than some sketchy online store (plus it's cheaper).
I'm thinking about adding a ficus to my collection (probably something not yet in training, but close). I have been looking around, and went to a conservatory in the area to check out some cool varieties of ficus trees in different styles.
Here's what i'm down to as for options:
Narrow leaf fig
weeping fig
Morton Bay fig
I have a few questions that i can't seem to find the answers to.
1) I like the weeping fig the most - I love how the leaves look. I see from searching on the internet that people do use these for bonsai - but i've also read their slightly finicky. A couple concerns: How hard can I cut a weeping fig back? I read that they sometimes don't like reduction. How readily will they produce aerial roots?
2) about the Morton bay fig, do people actually get them to flower? That could be extremely cool.
The willow fig would be my second choice - but i have an actual willow with similar leaves, and would rather have variety in my plants.
Advice is welcome - I do want a plant that is easiest to work with, and would prefer a fast growing species (my other plants are all incredibly slow growing) - if the weeping fig is just going to be a huge pain, i will find another.
Additionally - if anyone knows someone (or an online seller) that will ship rooted cuttings of any of these species that would be nice. I know Ficus are easy to root - and if someone has a surplus i'd rather take that than some sketchy online store (plus it's cheaper).
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