Seeding Ficus - a complete beginner
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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!
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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Replied by leatherback on topic Seeding Ficus - a complete beginner
Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #18135Noam 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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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
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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