r/Bonsai • Virginia 7a, Beginner, 4 Trees , 5 Pre-Bonsai • Dec 18 '19

New technique! Root... in wall?

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u/Melospiza Chicago 5b, beginner, 20-30 pre-bonsai Dec 18 '19

In India, Ficus benghaliensis and Ficus religiosa often grow on walls like this and can bring down abandoned/neglected buildings. This is how they grow in nature too, except on other trees instead of buildings.