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Question: Ficus bonsai tree?

(Posted by: obama sucks on 2007-10-21 14:01:33)

I just got a ficus bonsia tree, its 8 inchs tall and 7 inchs wide how old do you think it is? and also whats the best way to take care of it? like how much light and water..ect and also, its leaning to the left, if i aim the left part of it (the leaning side) to the sun well it grow to the left more? thanks, rex

Posted by: aznkutie on 2007-10-21, 14:06:38

The reason why its leaning to the left is probably because the previous owner/ store had the plant slighly in the shade so the plant started growing slightly to the left to get more sunlight!! idk y plants do it. its wierd. ne way try searchin google 4 the info on it.

Posted by: Bill Choat on 2007-10-26, 07:51:37

Rex, Ficus are indoor trees. There is not enough room here to give you specific care instructions. Send a regular email to me at: wchoat@american-bonsai.com , and I'll send you specific care instructions. It is leaning to one side probably because the planter intended it to do so. If you don't like it that way, you can loosen it and place more soil on the opposite side to straighten it. You may also want to look at the Bonsai Care page of my site: american-bonsai.com