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Ficus benjamina
Have just been given some seeds for a Ficus benjamina. Living in
Victoria, has anyone got any tips for propegation? Would it be best to plant them out now, or wait a few more weeks till the warm weather is a bit more constant? Thanks |
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g'day bennyb,
not sure if you are planning on growing these in your garden? also not sure how well they do in the colder climes. but keep one thing in mind most ficus have very invasive root systems, they get into sewerage pipes and into foundations, lift footpaths and roadways. also it doesn't matter how small you keep the top of the plant pruned ie.,. as in a standard shape or whatever, the roots grow just as they normally would. they do very well as a pot culture. snipped With peace and brightest of blessings, len -- "Be Content With What You Have And May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In A World That You May Not Understand." http://www.users.bigpond.com/gardenlen1 |
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G'day Benny
Have to agree with Len's comments, they do OK as a Bonsai too....this way they can be kept under control. You have the choice of a tiny bonsai (that will have tiny leaves) or a largish one, I've seen both and they look really nice. Bronwyn ;-) gardenlen wrote: g'day bennyb, not sure if you are planning on growing these in your garden? also not sure how well they do in the colder climes. but keep one thing in mind most ficus have very invasive root systems, they get into sewerage pipes and into foundations, lift footpaths and roadways. also it doesn't matter how small you keep the top of the plant pruned ie.,. as in a standard shape or whatever, the roots grow just as they normally would. they do very well as a pot culture. snipped With peace and brightest of blessings, len -- "Be Content With What You Have And May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In A World That You May Not Understand." http://www.users.bigpond.com/gardenlen1 |
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Thanks for the info!
I'm planning on keeping them in pots under the pergola, as the frost down here would kill them overnight. Also thinking of making one into a bonsai. |
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I live in the west and keep them in pots under my patio.
They grow really well in pots. "Bennyb" wrote in message oups.com... Have just been given some seeds for a Ficus benjamina. Living in Victoria, has anyone got any tips for propegation? Would it be best to plant them out now, or wait a few more weeks till the warm weather is a bit more constant? Thanks |
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