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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
Join Date: Nov-2007
Country: South Africa
Posts: 80
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Originally Posted by _gonzo_
Your instinct to be reluctant was absolutely correct.
After removal of all the soil and repotting "trauma" the last thing your ficus wanted, or needed was to find itself sitting in full blasting sun. Don't get me wrong, they love sun but a recovery period of at least two weeks was necessary before even partial exposure was advisable.
Place it in the shade or in good light without any direct sun and keep it moist for couple of weeks (more if damage has already occurred). Then give it additional
time in partial sun. You won't need to consider giving more sun until after the plant again begins to demonstrate it's normal vigorous growth. While we're at it, I would not fertilize during this recovery either.
Cheers!
_gonzo_
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I haven't fertilized, wired or cut anything since it was repotted. The position I have it in now is one where it gets sun until about midday - I have no outdoor position available that is in full shade. Some of the leaves are rather discoloured, but otherwise it is looking okay and there does seem to be some new growth, so I think it will be fine. I must say it's shape looks a lot uglier now that it is in the wider pot, but I guess with time to grow and styling, it will look better for it later on. I just wish I was a more patient person - I want it to look good now.
Thanks, Gina |