bonsaiTALK Community - View Single Post - How to stop Ficus benjamina from bleeding sap?

Who said anything about flame throwers, or silly putty? Actually, I used to cut and just let it ooze, but I didn't like looking at this white riverlet running down the branch or pooling on the leaves. A year ago I joined the local bonsai club and the president of the club told me that cold water would help dilute the stuff and the wound would seal quicker. To take it step further I have even been known to daub the sap with the corner of a paper towel. To me it just matter of not wanting to look at the dried sap on the leaves and branches, I have a hard time wiping it off after it's dried.

18-Nov-2004	#9
Skipsan bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Feb-2004 Location: Winston Salem, NC Country: USA USDA Zone: 7-8 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 72	Who said anything about flame throwers, or silly putty? Actually, I used to cut and just let it ooze, but I didn't like looking at this white riverlet running down the branch or pooling on the leaves. A year ago I joined the local bonsai club and the president of the club told me that cold water would help dilute the stuff and the wound would seal quicker. To take it step further I have even been known to daub the sap with the corner of a paper towel. To me it just matter of not wanting to look at the dried sap on the leaves and branches, I have a hard time wiping it off after it's dried.