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Seeding Ficus - a complete beginner

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Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #18132
Hi and good evening to anyone's reading this!

My name is Noam, and I just moved to a new apartment a few weeks ago, where I decided finally to grow a bonsai tree.
I read some articles in the internet, and have realised that the best would be to grow a Ficus.

I have patience, and I would probably feel more proud if I could do the whole process on my own, so I decided to grow it from the very beginning - seeds.

So my questions are:
1) Is it a good idea to buy seeds in amazon? Of course from a dealer who has good reviews.
2) Since I live in a cold place (Germany) and this is going to be an indoor tree - should I still plant it as soon as possible, since it's autumn now?

Thanks in advance!
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Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #18135

Noam wrote: 1) Is it a good idea to buy seeds in amazon? Of course from a dealer who has good reviews.


No. Buy directly from the reputable seller. Ideally from seed dealers that sell in wholesale to nurseries & provide wholesale. They will have a large turnover

Noam wrote: 2) Since I live in a cold place (Germany) and this is going to be an indoor tree - should I still plant it as soon as possible, since it's autumn now?


Don't grow ficus from seed. It is often dificult, even if you live in a place where they are native. And they grow so easily from cuttings, that will save you years. Finally.. For a ficus to grow to a size suitable for bonsai, in Germany.. you will be a lot of years on in time. Do realize that before you start from nothing.
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Posted 9 years 2 weeks ago #18138
Thanks guys!
I've read the link and the response, and I'm convinced to plant my own Ficus - I don't mind waiting for it for a few years to grow until I can shape it.
I found a wholesale place where I will go and buy the seeds, probably even before new year's eve, and plant it.
Actually - that will make it easier to track its age ;)

Thanks again, probably more questions are following
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