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Has been called Ficus salicifolia, Ficus neriifolia, Ficus subulata, and even Ficus mexicana......................
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now a new and improved name: FICUS SALICARIA
Has narrow leaves that respond well to leaf reduction techniques
Regular defoliation will help develop ramification.
To defoliate, cut the leaves just above the petiole.
Under very humid conditions and with a dense tropical canopy the tree will drop aerial roots
FICUS SALICARIA will make vigorous roots, called tubers.
Large surface tubers can be cut and carved to create new smaller roots from the cut surfaces.
I started training this tree in 1999
It was in a 4" pot
It thrives in shallow pots and hardly needs any roots for growth. However little root room will slow development so it’s best to put only finished shohin bonsai in a very small pot.
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Nov 1, 2009 | 6:36 PM PST
Yours make mine look so bad. Haha very very nice though. I bet you did this because you saw me bring up mine. I hope to one day be as good as you. I have many years ahead so hopefully I'll get there. Great work! Ryan |
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Nov 1, 2009 | 8:04 PM PST
Ryan, it is always good to find great teachers, no matter if you are younger or older. Bill Mitchell almost 73 and still learning. |
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Nov 1, 2009 | 11:15 PM PST
Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing! ~Barbara |
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Nov 2, 2009 | 1:23 AM PST
Looks great! |
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Nov 2, 2009 | 3:34 AM PST
Your plants are beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us. |
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Nov 2, 2009 | 3:51 PM PST
Ryan, I wish that I had a picture of how small it was when I got it. It was in a 4" pot! To get some really nice ones go to jimsmithbonsai.com! |
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