#1: New Ficus growing root from it's upper branches
Posted on 2005-08-25 13:51:55 by Jason Culligan
Hi.
I'm completely new to Bonsai trees but have always been interested in them.
Recently, I was given a ficus which I noticed is growing a long root from
one of it's upper branches. It consists of one thin root which then splits
into about 5 more roots, and they're running along the soil. Should I leave
it 'dig in' or not?
Thanks for any advice
J Culligan
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#2: Re: [IBC] New Ficus growing root from it's upper branches
Posted on 2005-08-25 16:07:49 by haberm
The hanging root which you described is an aerial root common to most ficus
varieties. If left alone, it probably will root itself into the soil.
These aerial roots support the soft-wooded trucks of ficus, and, in nature,
form a thick mass. I like them in bonsai because they provide a jungle-like
feeling, reminding me of the Everglades.
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> Hi.
>
> I'm completely new to Bonsai trees but have always been interested in
> them.
> Recently, I was given a ficus which I noticed is growing a long root from
> one of it's upper branches. It consists of one thin root which then
> splits
> into about 5 more roots, and they're running along the soil. Should I
> leave
> it 'dig in' or not?
>
> Thanks for any advice
> J Culligan
>
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#3: Re: New Ficus growing root from it's upper branches
Posted on 2005-08-25 23:40:49 by Scooter the mighty
Jason Culligan wrote:
> Hi.
>
> I'm completely new to Bonsai trees but have always been interested in them.
> Recently, I was given a ficus which I noticed is growing a long root from
> one of it's upper branches. It consists of one thin root which then splits
> into about 5 more roots, and they're running along the soil. Should I leave
> it 'dig in' or not?
>
> Thanks for any advice
> J Culligan
As other people said, ficuses do that kinda thing. If you don't like
it, cut it off. If you want more of them, you can get them started by
wrapping wet moss around where you want a root to start, and covering
the moss with plastic wrap to keep it damp.
Here's a link to a picture of a ficus bonsai with a lot of aerial roots
going on:
http://www.tropicalbonsai.com/plaza_del_sol_bonsai_showSept2 002FicusBanyan.htm
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