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Adam,

You will need the humidity to high for that aerial root to continue growth. What I have done in the past is slit a straw (drinking) and "aimed" the aerial roots where I wanted them. Once they anchor into the soil, you can easily remove the straw. To aide in gaining more aerial roots, I have put ficus and scheffs into large clear plastic bags for a couple weeks. Make sure you mist them and keep the soil damp. Check for fungus and bugs as well.

Repot in February as a safe bet. Sap in Ficus should be running by then.

Paul

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9-Nov-2003	#3
pdbbonsai Paul Berish Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: north shore of Lake Superior Country: Minnesota USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,197	Adam, You will need the humidity to high for that aerial root to continue growth. What I have done in the past is slit a straw (drinking) and "aimed" the aerial roots where I wanted them. Once they anchor into the soil, you can easily remove the straw. To aide in gaining more aerial roots, I have put ficus and scheffs into large clear plastic bags for a couple weeks. Make sure you mist them and keep the soil damp. Check for fungus and bugs as well. Repot in February as a safe bet. Sap in Ficus should be running by then. Paul __________________ It is essential to experience all the times and moods of one good place. (Thomas Merton) BonsaiTalk is one good place. (me)