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[IBC] Ficus sap.
All Ficus (figs) have white sap.
If I remember correctly, Ficus carica, the edible fig, does not. Oh, but it does. I have been trying to kill one in the front yard for 5 years and it just will NOT die. I cut it to the ground every fall (and it bleeds white), then spray roundup on it in the spring -- and it springs! I have built a bonfire over its roots, and salted the ground. It still grows back! Aaaargh! Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - "People, when Columbus discovered this country, it was plum full of nuts and berries. And I'm right here to tell you the berries are just about all gone." -- Uncle Dave Macon, old-time musician ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Lisa Kanis++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Ficus sap.
"Jim Lewis" wrote in message news:004901c38761$48e8ce20$bb102cc7@pavilion... All Ficus (figs) have white sap. If I remember correctly, Ficus carica, the edible fig, does not. Oh, but it does. I have been trying to kill one in the front yard for 5 years and it just will NOT die. I cut it to the ground every fall (and it bleeds white), then spray roundup on it in the spring -- and it springs! I have built a bonfire over its roots, and salted the ground. It still grows back! Aaaargh! I'm happy to hear that the figs are hardy! I'm not very good with plants and this is my first tropical bonsai. I hope I can keep it living. Kelly |
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