Hi.
I started a ficus virens from seed this January. It has grown at a remarkable pace and is already about 2.5 feet in height. I have noticed now that some of the small roots are starting to grow up from the soil and are sitting on top of the soil. I know this species is called the curtain fig because of its aerial roots but this is not like that. Theses roots are resting on the soil rather than hanging down from way up the trunk.
Does this mean the plant is not deep enough in the soil?
Also I would like to air layer the top off and create a second tree rather than just keep pinching the leader. What is the best time of the year to try to air layer a ficus virens ?
Also how thick does the trunk need to be in order to do an air layering of the top ?
Thanks
I started a ficus virens from seed this January. It has grown at a remarkable pace and is already about 2.5 feet in height. I have noticed now that some of the small roots are starting to grow up from the soil and are sitting on top of the soil. I know this species is called the curtain fig because of its aerial roots but this is not like that. Theses roots are resting on the soil rather than hanging down from way up the trunk.
Does this mean the plant is not deep enough in the soil?
Also I would like to air layer the top off and create a second tree rather than just keep pinching the leader. What is the best time of the year to try to air layer a ficus virens ?
Also how thick does the trunk need to be in order to do an air layering of the top ?
Thanks