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Old 22-Jan-2004   #3
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Originally posted by dbz12fan
Ficus heal over quickly, so it shouldn't be a big deal to cut it off. Cut paste will work if you have any. If not, then elmers glue is almost as good.


You know, it probably depends on how fast the tree grows, which depends on your growing conditions and climate. I find that Ficus benjamina really don't heal very rapidly in our mediterranean climate (hot, dry summers). I am sure the story is VERY different in the tropical climates. Also they are prone to dieback from pruning wounds, so I stub mine off, let it die back some and then make a clean cut.

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Matt
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