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[IBC] Ficus Wiandi/Riandi
Nathan: Mary Miller wrote an informative post about this a couple of years ago on
this forum. It is quoted below. Alan Walker http://LCBSBonsai.org http://bonsai-bci.com =============================== In 1993 a company called Agri Starts introduced two Ficus to the US that were new cultivars from Holland: Ficus Rianne and Ficus Wiandi When they are small they are difficult to differentiate. They have similar zig zag pattern of growth, same brittleness -- however the Wiandi grows more vertically dominant. Of the two Rianne is probably the better choice for bonsai. It is an easy to grow plant and extremely durable indoors. It is fast growing (and very brittle) so 'clip and grow' techniques are a good way to style this one. Mary Miller South of Miami, FL ============== Nathan Kilah wrote: I recently bought a Ficus Wiandi/Riandi labeled as an "Oriental Ficus" even though I have discovered it was developed in Holland. The plant is very visually appealing, however the branches are exceptionally fragile. Whilst in the nursery choosing a plant I snapped off two branches (don't worry I still bought the plant) when seeing how I would style it as a bonsai. Does any one have any specific information on their training as bonsai. The particular style of branching in a zig-zagged manner looks slightly difficult to control with a clip and grow technique. Thanks in advance Nathan Kilah Department of Chemistry University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland, 4072 Australia ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Ficus Wiandi/Riandi
Nathan,
The two benjamina varieties you list are very fragile and even super delicate wiring is just too risky. The branches snap off without any warning crack sensation or sound. Although clip and grow is difficult it is really the only safe way to handle this material. Good luck. Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/ I recently bought a Ficus Wiandi/Riandi labelled as an "Oriental Ficus" even though I have discovered it was developed in Holland. The plant is very visually appealling, however the branches are exceptionally fragile. Whilst in the nursery choosing a plant I snapped off two branches (don't worry I still bought the plant) when seeing how I would style it as a bonsai. Does any one have any specific information on their training as bonsai. The particular style of branching in a zig-zagged manner looks slightly difficult to control with a clip and grow technique. Thanks in advance Nathan Kilah ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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