Ficus carica aka edible fig air layer progression thread

[Jpour6]

Hi guys,
I wanted to share my first air layer project . I started an air layer in 9/2022 on an old edible fig tree in my parents back yard using techniques I learned from Herons bonsai YouTube videos. I separated the air layer two months after and potted in sphagnum moss. It's been almost three months since placing in a small pot w moss and leaves have all started coming out.

I wanted to ask when would be a good time to transfer to a larger pot with soil? Is now the right time? I'm in Los Angeles california

Here are some photos :
Pre cut:

Post cut:


Leaves fell off since it was winter :


Couple weeks ago:


Tonight:

 

[19Mateo83]

Keep it moist but not wet, edible figs are very easy to root and if they are happy they grow roots very fast. If it’s in pure moss you should be able to check the roots by gently pulling out the moss ball intact. If there’s decent roots you can up pot it, just leave the moss ball intact and pot it whole. Does it feel solid in the moss? Can it be wiggled I’d you gently try? If it feels solid that’s a good indication that it has decent roots.

 

[Shibui]

It is a ficus - and one of the toughest ficus species around. Even glyphosate won't kill these - believe me I've tried many times.
As deciduous tree many growers repot in spring but as ficus many others repot in summer when the trees are active. Both seem to work equally well. I spend more time trying to kill these than repotting but suspect they can be repotted any time of year no problem.
If it is just changing the pot with little or no root reduction there's definitely no problem doing that any time with most trees.