JonTheRevelator
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| Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:41 am Post subject: ficus religiosa |
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i just happened upon some ficus religiosa seeds (which i've been wanting) and was able to germinate them in some potting mix. only thing is i need some tips on keeping them healthy at this age. thanks you guys 
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JonTheRevelator
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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an up to date picture of one... just in case someone happened to be interested 
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:10 am Post subject: |
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Hi John.
It looks as though your plant is doing great so you're obviously doing everything right.Do you realise just how big they can grow to though?
Here's a website with facts about your plant that you might find useful.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57822/
Sorry I can't give you first hand info as I've never grown one of these myself.
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Your plant looks very healthy Jon
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JonTheRevelator
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:53 am Post subject: |
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i wish i could grow one to it's full size, but i dont have the climate for it. i think ill let this one grow rather large, but the others that i have will become bonsai material.
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Droopy
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Western Norway
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:12 am Post subject: |
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What sort of climate have you got, Jon? Your little plant looks very healthy.  Were they difficult to sow? I really like to see the ficus trees when I'm on holiday in southern Europe, but I've never succeeded in growing them as house plants. I think bonsai sounds like a very good idea.
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JonTheRevelator
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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alabama usa...the winters dip down into the teens... a little too cold im afraid. the growing season is nice and warm though. speaking of which, theres not much winter left this year, is it?
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Droopy
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Western Norway
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Let's see... 10F is -12C. That's about what we might have during winter, and I wouldn't even try a ficus outside here. Our growing season is rather short and cool too. We've still got another month or two before I dare believe it's spring for certain.
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Smelvis
Canada
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| Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
I have some ficus religiosa seeds as well, one of which has just sprouted. I wondered if you had any problems with your seedlings that I should watch out for.
It seems like yours has done very well, and grown VERY quickly!
Abe.
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