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Using a plastic bag
There are several instances in which I use a plastic bag to protect a fig bonsai. For rooting cuttings Stressed trees that need time to recover Recently re-potted trees that have been struggling To develop aerial roots on figs that require constant humidity for aerial In this case this Ficus rumphii has had all its…
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Ficus burtt-davyi
Ficus burtt-davyi is a fig that is found in the southern parts of Africa. There are several common variants of this material available to the bonsai community. There are large, medium and small leaf cultivars that can be found. This is one of the small leaf cultivars. It is a very small plant of perhaps 3-4…
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Scefflera is one of the best
Schefflera arboricola is one of the most suitable species for indoor bonsai growers. It tolerates low light and the errors of beginners in growing bonsai. It can also be grown in the most styles imaginable. Roots are large and sturdy and can be used to form great bonsai with exposed roots. My good friend David…
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How to work with a large leaf bonsai
Utilizing large leaf plants for bonsai is difficult. There are various techniques to deal with plants that have large leaves, like Ficus benghalensis. The first shot shows the tree with its various sized leaves. These are large but already reduced just by being grown in a small container. The second shot shows the tree in…