Hi,
I'm new to bonsai.
Will 1-year ficus seedlings survive a trunk chop?
Planted 5 different species of ficus from seed last year, 12 of the sprouted seeds have survived, some died from newbie mistakes, 5 is from Microcarpa cuttings. They're now about 10-15cm tall, slender, and no branches yet. I now wonder if this spring is the right time, to chop the trunk, and get some branches going? They're all going to be mame-sized trees.
Do they have enough vigor yet, or should i wait another year?
If they're ready for a chop, where should i put the cut, above growth to leave a few leaves, or is it okay to chop it down to a stump?
The species:
5 x F. Microcarpa (cuttings)
5 x F. Salicifolia
5 x F. Cordata
1 x F. Religiosa
1 x F. Carica
Thanks.
I'm new to bonsai.
Will 1-year ficus seedlings survive a trunk chop?
Planted 5 different species of ficus from seed last year, 12 of the sprouted seeds have survived, some died from newbie mistakes, 5 is from Microcarpa cuttings. They're now about 10-15cm tall, slender, and no branches yet. I now wonder if this spring is the right time, to chop the trunk, and get some branches going? They're all going to be mame-sized trees.
Do they have enough vigor yet, or should i wait another year?
If they're ready for a chop, where should i put the cut, above growth to leave a few leaves, or is it okay to chop it down to a stump?
The species:
5 x F. Microcarpa (cuttings)
5 x F. Salicifolia
5 x F. Cordata
1 x F. Religiosa
1 x F. Carica
Thanks.