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Old 5-Sep-2007   #10
Bob O
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My First Burtt davyi

Hi guys,
As I promised back in June here are some pics of my newest ficus. Dwarf South African Fig (Ficus Burtt davyi "nana")

1st- as it looked before work. (it was covered with scale, but none now)
2nd- fat little trunk, about 2 1/2 inches wide.
3rd- about 3 weeks after working, about Aug. 1st
4th- as it looks today.
5th- A look from above.

It stands about 10 inches above the pot rim and is about 16 inches wide. I still have much to do, the pot is not the final, it has a reverse taper & no decent surface roots. I planted it deep and scored the trunk & applied rooting hormone where I need to get surface roots. I also managed to get a few cuttings to strike & look forward to having some mame fun with them next year. I really like this tiny leafed variety of ficus.

All comments/suggestions are welcome.

Bob O
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File Type: jpg SP before Burtt davyi 07.jpg (28.0 KB, 42 views)
File Type: jpg SP Trunk Burtt davyi 07.jpg (34.4 KB, 36 views)
File Type: jpg SP after Burtt davyi 8.07.jpg (23.4 KB, 58 views)
File Type: jpg SP Burtt davyi 9.07.jpg (20.2 KB, 59 views)
File Type: jpg SP Burtt davyi OVERHEAD 9.07.jpg (51.9 KB, 32 views)
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