Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Pruning
This time i started to train the bendy stems to go a different angle to create a.
Ginseng ficus bonsai pruning. With massive areial roots that hang from the spreading branches to the ground to support their immense weight. Unpot your trimmed ficus ginseng and run a cultivator along the roots to remove old depleted soil. Ficus trees take pruning very well. Since ficus often bleeds after sharp cuts use dull pruning shears or clippers no matter which kind you choose.
In fact it is necessary in order to maintain the shape of the tree. Ginseng ficus pruning isn t difficult. Previously i pruned the bushy leaves to give it some dimension. Place the root clump level with the top of the pot showcasing the nicest roots above soil level so that you find it.
Leaf pruning can be used to reduce leaf size as some ficus bonsai species normally grow large leaves. Trim up to half of the ginseng ficus new leaves after it grows six to 10 of them to help with a strong and lush crown. The art of bonsai is to trim and shape the tree with your own aesthetic in mind. Prune a ginseng ficus with a concave cutter which will not show scars as easily as other clippers.
Prune back to 2 leaves after 6 8 leaves have grown. In fact its roots can be pruned to add to the bonsai s aesthetic appeal. Always leave two or three leaves on a branch at least. I ve been slowly shaping my ficus ginseng bonsai.
Pruning off the leaves can also reduce the leaves size as well. If a considerable thickening of the trunk is desired the ficus can be left to grow freely for one or two years. Cut off about one third or one fourth of the roots to trigger root growth. One of most successful indoor bonsai trees is the.
In terms of how much to trim the general rule is to take off two to three leaves for every six new leaves that grow and develop. The long spindly stem is cut off just above the thick bunch of roots. Growing indoor bonsai has become very popular and for some people bonsai is just about indoor trees. At this point they.
In this video i talk about the ficus retusa. Once 6 8 leaves have grown on a branch prune 2. A ginseng ficus is a popular plant to grow as a bonsai. Roots are cleaned and then gently set atop fresh soil mix.
In its natural habitat it can become a real behemoth of a plant with a height of over 30mtrs and a spread in excess of 75mtrs.