LostHawken

Thanks John,

I've been wondering about how well ficus leaves reduce in size. About much larger do you think it would need to be?

I have thought about wrapping the trunk, but have been afraid to try it for 2 reasons. 1) I'm not sure where to get raffia or gardeners tape, or if I can afford it on a college students budget. and 2) I've read that F. benjamina tend to grow arial roots very very easily under such conditions. I would like to work the tree into a banyan someday, but for now I need the tree as more of a self teaching tool in more traditional bonsai forms. Is there a way I could wrap the tree w/out inducing roots?

~Justin