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How i can develop the surface roots of my a willow leave ficus?
I've read about a "tourniquet" method, applying to a root to encourage growth elsewhere (from what I understand).
I'm very happy w/ it; there are roots around the entire circumference & upon further development, I think give the tree a real "grounded" feeling.
What has worked for you?

What do you want to develop on them? If the roots you want are present, you can guid growth by trimming more or less of a root at repot time, if taht is waht you are after? Or if you do not like the shape, you can wire them, or fix them in shape on a wooden board?

I'd like to thicken the existing roots; placement wise, they're perfect. May try the tourniquet method on a large root upon repotting (spring is best ?)

With time, the roots will develop and thicken. You do not need to do anything, except for being patient. I would not put a tourniquette on roots that er in the right spot and everything. Just leave them alone, and wait 2, 3 years.

the roots will thicken as the tree grows. this is part of the usefulness of sacrafice branches. letting them grow increases the need for roots which will then increase the trunk and root size.planting your tree into a larger pot will also help by letting the roots grow more. after a couple years they can be cut back and the tree put back into a more suitable sized pot.ficus will easily sprout a ton of small roots at the cut point of a large one
the tourniquet method is used for airlayering. a cut root will divide much like a cut branch

Okay. That makes sense the roots respond like branches.
Glad I waited!!!!