I have two Ficus Benjamina that I started from cuttings last Oct/Nov and they sat dormant for a while as it was basically ‘ winter’ here in FL, even dropped the leaves at one point. Today they are growing like weeds and they did back bud with barely no root system. Cut it back hard! Next spring. Leave leaves where you can but go for it Carlos! The tree will not be what it could be, the branches are just too lanky. If you cut it back and it gives you lemons, make lemonade! Also they grow pretty fast you could easily start a new tree of the same style if you really want that upright style. However I think a strong tree like that will give buds with some fertilizer, good soil and, sun. Regulate the apex growth so the side branches get stronger. Good luck on whatever you do!
Thank you very much for the feedback. Yes is way too leggy it neess to be more compact . I tried doing thay with a back branch but it just died and never got back bud, so will starr cutting it back a bit more aggressive 😁🌳
Carlos, I personally have had good results with fusing/ grafting with "Vet Tape" I got the idea from Tony of "Tony's Bonsai." I've fused mostly ficus so far but I do have 3 Pomegranate whips I bunched together only 3 months ago and they are already starting to fuse! I love the vet tape for attaching Root Over Rock as well.
Thank you so so much for this tip. I will definitely be getting it because i do not want this grafts to fail again , haven't made progress with this tree due to the same reason
I have two Ficus Benjamina that I started from cuttings last Oct/Nov and they sat dormant for a while as it was basically ‘ winter’ here in FL, even dropped the leaves at one point. Today they are growing like weeds and they did back bud with barely no root system. Cut it back hard! Next spring. Leave leaves where you can but go for it Carlos! The tree will not be what it could be, the branches are just too lanky. If you cut it back and it gives you lemons, make lemonade! Also they grow pretty fast you could easily start a new tree of the same style if you really want that upright style. However I think a strong tree like that will give buds with some fertilizer, good soil and, sun. Regulate the apex growth so the side branches get stronger. Good luck on whatever you do!
Thank you very much for the feedback. Yes is way too leggy it neess to be more compact . I tried doing thay with a back branch but it just died and never got back bud, so will starr cutting it back a bit more aggressive 😁🌳
@@lifeofbonsai it’s best if you cut all of the branches at the same time. The tree will go into ‘shock’ /survival mode and try to bud out like crazy.
Carlos, I personally have had good results with fusing/ grafting with "Vet Tape" I got the idea from Tony of "Tony's Bonsai."
I've fused mostly ficus so far but I do have 3 Pomegranate whips I bunched together only 3 months ago and they are already starting to fuse! I love the vet tape for attaching Root Over Rock as well.
Thank you so so much for this tip. I will definitely be getting it because i do not want this grafts to fail again , haven't made progress with this tree due to the same reason
Your videos are always informative and a pleasure to watch thank you !
I really appreciate your support 😁
This is the size I hope to grow my regular F. benjamina especially since the leaves are on the bigger side.
Yes this szi is perfect for the leafs it has
Nice Carlos 👊👊
Thank you. Been doing good?
Bonsai ficus bunyamina mantap bosku 👍👍👍
Thank you needs work😁🌳
@@lifeofbonsai Sama-sama bosku semoga sukses selalu 👍👍👍