Shipping delayed on ficus - ok?

[galapogostoday]

I recently purchased a beautiful old/large green island ficus online and was shipped to me Monday. Didn't get here until today (Friday 7/31) for whatever reason and the UPS facility by my house was supposed to have it delivered here today, but a water main broke at the distribution facility and I was told that I won't be able to get it until Monday (no weekend deliveries and their facilities are closed).

The ficus was in a shallow pot and I'm worried that it wont survive such a long time in a box, especially sitting in a freight during the summer.

I know that ficus' are very hardy trees and hope it will be alright. Does anyone have any experience with this type of situation?

Thanks!

 

[Smoke]

I hope there was insurance involved. That sucks. Where is it sitting for the weekend?

 

[mat]

As you've said, Ficus are pretty tough. Post some pics when you get it, and I'm sure you'll get some good advice. If it was big & healthy, I think it'll survive. Ramified branches (if it had them) may be crispy...

 

[Paradox]

I had one that got delayed coming across the country from California because of a snow storm. It was in a box in late November for a week and it survived. Not exactly your problem but they can be tough.

 

[Arcto]

Don't you just love it when that happens? Seriously, assume you may get leaf drop. If you see green buds, you should be ok. Brown or black buds, follow Smokes advice and call the shipper and insurer. Let Brussels know as well. They probably have a corporate account and may have a little more pull with the shipper.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Bet it's fine.

 

[LanceMac10]

UPS is truly everywhere...even in the Galapogos you get the same lousy service!

 

[quietobserver]

Let Brussels know as well. They probably have a corporate account and may have a little more pull with the shipper.

Mr Martin ships FedEx for what it's worth..but what can brown do for you.....best of luck for you & your tree. Logistics can be a M'fer in bonsai..

 

[Arcto]

I stand corrected(blush).

 

[Ironbeaver]

I've always called the big three FedUp, Oops, and Soonerorlator.

 

[galapogostoday]

Thanks guys that makes me feel better and is reassuring - as best as I know its sitting in a freight trailer

 

[FrankP999]

It might drop leaves as it adjusts to your conditions. Don't panic if it does and don't over water if it drops leaves. I would gradually introduce it to full sun, since it's been in the dark for a while. Good luck

 

[sorce]

what can brown do for you

Turn your ficus...elm, pine, juniper, etc.


Brown.

Sorce

 

[galapogostoday]

.. sure it will be happy to be out of the box

 

[galapogostoday]

Survived the move with dignity! No burnt ends, a few leaves came off probably from handling, otherwise love at first site! very healthy after spending a week in a freight - can't wait to drop some more aerial roots on this green island ficus!

 

[galapogostoday]

Can't turn it sideways for some reason sorry!

 

[Arcto]

Always glad to see a happy ending. Best of luck. Looks like a nice bonsai.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Looks very good. It doesn't look like a Green Island though, probably a burtt-davyii.

 

[galapogostoday]

Thanks Ficus Guy! I'll look into that, any easy way to tell if its burtt-dabyii or Green Island? Also meant to add that there was some loose white mold growing in the most moist part of the newspaper that was wrapped around the base (probably because it was sitting in a hot freight and was still moist.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Thanks Ficus Guy! I'll look into that, any easy way to tell if its burtt-dabyii or Green Island? Also meant to add that there was some loose white mold growing in the most moist part of the newspaper that was wrapped around the base (probably because it was sitting in a hot freight and was still moist.

Leaf size is a pretty good indication. Davyii leaves are much smaller and reduce well for excellent shohin.