Ficus Root Over Rock Bonsai
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Ficus root over rock bonsai. Jerome owner of the bonsai supply shows you a great bonsai technique. Ficus bonsai tree root over rock ficus natalensis answer. Root over rock bonsai are developed by placing a rooted cutting in the 1st year of its development over a rock and binding the roots in place with grafting tape. Wrap the roots and rock with clear plastic sheeting and secure the bundle with strong mailing tape.
Ficus likes full sun and moderate water and fertilizer. If the tree is too large or wide and has a heavy foliage crown the design will pull the eye away from the rock and. Bonsai beringin dolar green island ficus. The roots of the bonsai must be grown in such a way that they grip the rock or stone securely for both the stability of the tree and the integrity of the piece.
Plant the tree in a pot that allows the roots. Hadi kardoyo 3 951 views. Choosing a design for a root over rock consider whether the tree is dominant or the stone is dominant. This is a tropical tree keep away from freezing temperatures.
Apple bonsai update and more the bonsai zone june 2020 duration. If you have mastered the basics of growing bonsai you may now be ready to learn how to grow a bonsai around a rock. The two concepts are very different. Root over rock is one of the most dramatic and interesting bonsai forms and although it is not necessarily difficult it does require extreme care and patience.
Drape the roots of the tree over the rock and determine how many roots you want exposed.