I’m looking for your input on what you would do for a future chop down. I also added some inspiration pictures that I think are maybe achievable based on my tree. What number based on the pics would you do the cuts on with this tree? Or do you have any other ideas?
Repotted this large Ficus tree I bought, it definitely needed a better substrate. Switched it over to a 50/50 pumice and lava mix for much better drainage and aeration. According to the previous owners it is around 50 years old. Reduced the root mass to make it more compact and encourage fresh root growth then guy wired the tree into the crate for stability.
After the repot I bagged the tree to temporarily increase humidity for a couple of weeks while still airing it daily for ventilation.
The tree is very large so I’m also thinking about some big cuts to make it more compact although rebuilding the canopy afterwards will probably take a long time.
Currently aiming for around 300-500 PPFD on the canopy it is a bit challenging lighting it this way because the canopy is rather large.
Where would you cut it down on the branches?
Repotted this large Ficus tree I bought, it definitely needed a better substrate. Switched it over to a 50/50 pumice and lava mix for much better drainage and aeration.
Reduced the root mass to make it more compact and encourage fresh root growth then guy wired the tree into the crate for stability.
After the repot I bagged the tree to temporarily increase humidity for a couple of weeks while still airing it daily for ventilation.
The tree is very large so I’m also thinking about some big cuts to make it more compact although rebuilding the canopy afterwards will probably take a long time.
Currently aiming for around 300-500 PPFD on the canopy it is a bit challenging lighting it this way because the canopy is rather large.
Reused my old aquarium setup and decided to try indoor bonsai. Cabinet space 120 × 60 cm running 6×54W T5 (6500K) lighting.
Now time to get some growth and styling in the future.
Species:
Adenium obesum
Ficus microcarpa
Portulacaria afra
Reused my old aquarium setup and decided to try indoor bonsai. Cabinet space 120 × 60 cm running 6×54W T5 (6500K) lighting.
Now time to get some growth and styling in the future.
Species:
Adenium obesum
Ficus microcarpa
Portulacaria afra
Reused my old aquarium setup and decided to try indoor bonsai. Cabinet space 120 × 60 cm running 6×54W T5 (6500K) lighting.
Now time to get some growth and styling in the future.
Species:
Adenium obesum
Ficus microcarpa
Portulacaria afra