Beginner Ficus Bonsai Pruning for Better Taper

Making a big cut to reduce the height on a friend of mine's beginner ficus, which had been purchased at a big box store. This will cause new buds to push and create better taper of the trunk in the long run.

[@bebukibagiya]

Beautiful bonsai plant

[@rubencabrera9002]

Muy bueno

[@mattbrennan647]

Nice crop of seeds sent across the pond Kevin. Thanks, keep growing

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Thanks Matt, I was worried it might not make it to Tony. Your White Oak acorns looked nice and healthy, good idea packing them already in soil.

[@DeciduousSnurb]

This was worth a try. On computer try going to my channel, next to my channel pic it says "More about this channel" there should be a way to communicate without interruption.
I don't think it shows up on YT app.

[@mattbrennan647]

@@DeciduousSnurb .. thanks, I’ll give it a try

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Any luck with it?​@@mattbrennan647

[@mattbrennan647]

I’m actually driving back from Florida. I’ll do the detective work over the weekend. Thanks for checking in. ✌🏻

[@TonysBonsai]

Nice chop Kevin! I've just subbed.

[@tecsuke]

Can you explain why and when I should chop it

[@livingartbonsai4960]

❤,

[@baldyeti]

Great chop!!!

[@DineshKumar-ox7ur]

Beautiful

[@NotAnotherBonsaiChannel]

A big chop Kevin, but it looks like it is going to become a great tree!!

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Thanks Gavin, I will be looking after the tree soon this summer to give it some direct sunlight, as it's a friend of mine's tree and she doesn't have an outdoor space to grow it.
Funny you commented when you did, I literally just watched your recent Japanese maple and chopsticks video hours ago on another profile.

[@NotAnotherBonsaiChannel]

Sounds like a good plan and I think over time you'll have a good tree on your hands.
I do like Japanese Maples as bonsai and whenever a chance comes along, I always like to add a few more toy collection. I never buy them as Bonsais but rather small garden trees. That way I can style them in my way from a young age.
Thanks for watching.
All the best.

[@DBonsaiLoverKuyaElmerG]

Thanks for sharing idol. New subscriber

[@manojnimantha]

Nicely ❤❤❤❤

[@AgusEdiChanel]

👍👍👍

[@ToS-hy3xv]

what is the material that you covered the cut with ?

[@DeciduousSnurb]

I covered the cut with a type of putty called "Duct Seal." It is cheap at hardware stores and it works alright. But in this case it wasn't entirely necessary since ficus produce their own sealant/sap.

[@anai.balmaseda5989]

Porq le tapas por donde has cortado?

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Buena pregunta. Apliqué sellador al corte para que pueda sanar más rápido.
Para los ficus, esto no es del todo necesario porque producen savia de látex que también ayuda a curar heridas.
Gracias por el comentario.

[@douglasbakerjr6706]

Can you root that cutting? If so how?

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Good question. Yes, Ficus are really easy to root. Funny you asked, here in a week or two I should be uploading a video of me doing just that.
But you basically can just stick in well draining soil and it will root.

[@adhdfitgirl]

I am sure it must be done but That looks horrifying to me lol i dont think k can do that. 😅

[@DeciduousSnurb]

I understand some might think it is a huge cut to the tree but Ficus are fast healers and produce latex sap that also aids in healing.
Thanks for your honesty 👍 and for watching.

[@adhdfitgirl]

@@DeciduousSnurb I actually trimmed my bonsai last night! thanks for inspiration :)

[@littletreefarmer]

That wire.

[@DeciduousSnurb]

Didn't want it to bite in. Some of it was spare. Thanks for commenting😁

[@rik-keymusic160]

I don’t think that plant really loves you…