Ficus Microcarpa Cascade Update – October 2021
My Ficus microcarpa cascade bonsai obviously needs some showing off. It has been a while since I posted something about him and I think now is the time to flex some of his vigors.
In my bonsai garden, especially when it’s the rainy season, I give my trees a lot of time to go wild and just let them grow. I don’t prune thinking that this will help thicken the branches. These ficus microcarpa cascade bonsai photos were taken today. Just a month ago, this tree is nothing but a bald plant. It was defoliated and most branches were reduced to help ramifications. But take a look at it now.
This just loves our tropical climate a lot. That perfect blend of dry and wet seasons gives my microcarpa a complete boost. Another thing that I don’t want to miss mentioning is the soil of course. Manure from cow, buffalo, and pigs are the best soil conditioners. Properly composted animal manure is an effective soil additive.
One thing I really like and always looking forward to in this tree is the trunk. Ficus trees naturally to give aerial roots. When trained well these aerial roots can help in achieving that bigger, stronger-looking trunk.
The best way to propagate ficus microcarpa in bulk is through cuttings. From my own experience, the best cuttings are the young branches that one might just through away during pruning. But you know that are the best propagators for our ficus microcarpa. I have several bad results when I use the thick old branches for propagations through cuttings. I think the best option for big branches is through marcotting but I have not tried it yet.
Another thing I really love about this ficus is its shiny leaves that can go small in time when pruned regularly. Pruning is important. Pruning helps this tree to stay in shape.
More updates coming soon for this little tree! Don’t forget to check out our PinoyBonsai Instagram and Youtube channel for more!
