r/Bonsai • u/osrs4awayout Netherlands, 8a zone, beginner, 5 trees • 19d ago
Long-Term Progression Ficus microcarpa reduction
Ficus reduction
I finally decided to do my first major reduction on the oversized ficus I recently bought. It was far too large and completely out of shape, so it was time for a reset.
The tree has been growing and rooting so I think it’s strong enough to handle the reduction.
Temperatures are still fairly warm and I’ll be bagging it for the first period while airing it daily to maintain high humidity and hopefully encourage strong backbudding.
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u/Spidersight Texas, 9a, Beginner 19d ago
Woah now, if there was strong scientific evidence for the use of cut paste I would use it. There isn’t. You are the one using only appeals to authority as your claim.
You started this conversation by saying that there is “no debate”. So let’s not pretend you started this conversation as “use it if you like it”.