Moreton Bay Fig Bonsai Pruning
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Moreton bay fig bonsai pruning. Shorten any branches that are too tall. Weeping fig ficus benjamina often. Fortunately figs can be pruned at any time of year but best ramification is achieved in spring through to mid summer. Take your time when pruning a ficus bonsai for the best shaping results.
In general aim for a triangular shape see diagram. Figs will ooze white. It remains there until it can send a long skinny root all the way down to the earth. S3e03 moreton bay fig pre bonsai work time to get the handsaw out.
Wiring can be left. Commence the liquid feed from the first week in september which is spring until the last week in march then just norman immersion until the following september. A favourite for root over rock styles the tree produces aerial roots freely and holds onto its glossy green leaves keeping the plant looking its best all year. This video is just a quick before and after with a brief look at a different pot i was thinking of transferring it to.
The more tropical may perform well enough in the ground in a frost free environment but because we prune and trim bonsai the branch or branches may die back if the night temperature fall below about 18 deg. A favourite with bonsai growers the moreton bay fig is an ideal tree for the beginner as it can recover from just about any amount of pruning. Some deadwood on this moreton bay fig needs some pruning. Btw i now have a.
This plant is from my mother in law s garden. Pruning steps cut off any spindly unsightly or unnecessary branches. Pinching back thin leggy branches helps ficus varieties maintain a fuller shape. The ficus macrophylla or moreton bay fig is an inspiring specimen when it comes to root flare.
A powerful beast that is in the business of taking over it s environment. Pruning or nipping the foliage.