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Several years ago when I first started, I purchased a ficus retusa. I have read that the large bulbus root can be cut in half at it's fatest part and plant just the top. Can this be done now with new growth in progress, does this need a special potting mixture or started by placing in water or very wet medium? Do not like the tree as is now.

I think you're talking about propagation using a root cutting. You can do it with some trees and plants. I'm not sure about ficus because I don't have one, but there are a few people in the forum that probably be able to answer.
Here is a link on root cuttings.
Good luck to you.

howdy thistlewood,
your are correct, leave the bottom planted and plant the cutting in a fine grit bonsai soil and place the pot in a tray of water. dont let it dry out for at least a month and you will have 2 trees. i do this with most of the large branch cuttings and they always root.starting them in just water developes large brittle roots that do not uptake nutrients well once planted in soil. secure the cutting in its new pot to restrict any movement of the base so the new roots aren't damaged. i wire the cuttings before i cut them and tie them down through the pots drain holes.best of luck n keep us posted

Thank you very much Manofthetrees!(sounds very Native American)This site is going to be a great resource for me.

Might this also work with Salix matsudana? Always able to get roots in water but die when put in medium, will now try with wet method. Thanks again

no prob...its kinda the celtic meaning of my first name keith. its actual meaning is man of the forest