Ficus repotting in hot weather

[Hbhaska]

Hello, one of my ficus benjamina needs repotting. It’s 90 tomorrow in San Diego and I’m strongly considering it. What do you think?

 

[Paradox]

Go for it. Summer is tropical repotting time.
Just watch it after for watering needs. It will probably dry out a bit faster with new soil than it did before the repot.

 

[Carol 83]

Go for it, it will be fine. I have a Tigerbark I plan on repotting tomorrow. It's not exactly summer anymore bit I'm not worried about it.

 

[Hbhaska]

Done!

Not sure what species I have. Perhaps it’s tiger bark. I ran the branches a bit this season to strengthen the tree. I will wire and prune a bit in the fall. Any other suggestions?

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[Carol 83]

Perhaps it’s tiger bark.

Looks like it in the last picture after you watered it. Nice.

 

[Hbhaska]

Looks like it in the last picture after you watered it. Nice.

Cool! Glad I watered it well to reveal the tiger thanks Carol.

 

[BobbyLane]

repotted this one back in june/july, its been growing well ever since and it sold today on ebay

 

[Hbhaska]

Today this ficus got a haircut. Long leggy branches are gone.

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[Shibui]

Good result. Should now explode with new shoots.
I certainly do not have the patience or dedication to cut paste every small cut as you do.

 

[Hbhaska]

Good result. Should now explode with new shoots.
I certainly do not have the patience or dedication to cut paste every small cut as you do.

Thank you, Neil. Yes, I wasn’t sure if I need cut paste as white sap was oozing out for every cut. Conifers don’t need them as they can heal with their resin. In the end, I applied cut paste just to be sure.