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21-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
Location: Liverpool
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New Tree Help - Ficus Retusa
Hi folks, just picked up one of these from B&Q...cost £4.98 - good value?
Its approx 14 inches high  Im currently watering it every few days and putting outside in the late afternoon for some sun, its kept indoors... Any tips? Cheers. |
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21-Aug-2002
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Join Date: Jul-2002
Country: Australia
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No, not good value,GREAT value! Did it come in the pot as well?
What is B&O do they have a store in Oz?. |
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21-Aug-2002
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Hi Andrew,
Yes, indeed you have a bargain. I've seen these types of figs in B&Q normally priced around 20 quid or so. Two points I would make: 1. There is normally a bad trunk chop hiding behind the largish leaves which will need some attention. 2. These B&Q trees very often are potted in a clay type soil, which easily goes hard. Repotting may be need to be a priority if you don't want to waste the bargain. best of luck with the tree  Regards,
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22-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
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Country: UK
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B&Q are a big hardware/garden store in the UK...yup it did come with the pot/tray
The soil does tend to try out a bit too easily so I may think about repotting it. Thanks for the comments guys, Andy |
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22-Aug-2002
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Tree herder
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How's this for a bargain.
£1.79 from a garden centre. Portulacaria Afra or Elephant bush, very similar to crassula spp but with MUCH smaller leaves (10mm across). No, I've never seen a succulent broom style before either height 4.5 inches
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22-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
Location: Liverpool
Country: UK
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Nice! Was it a local garden centre then?
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22-Aug-2002
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Tree herder
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can't remember the name of the place, but it was part of a nationwide chain, wyevale I think.
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22-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
Location: Liverpool
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Heres another snap outside
 And a pic of the trunk, any idea what to do with that? Or is it ok as it is? Cheers  |
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22-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Good deal!
I'd hollow out that chop area. Otherwise you'll get a big bulge over or the scar will never close. Both can be ugly... Jim TX |
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22-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
Location: Liverpool
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Hmm good idea, any suggestions on what to hollow it out with?
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