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I've been told it's impossible to bonzai Ficus elastica. (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by Gnugit@aussie.zone to c/gardeningaustralia@aussie.zone

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I received this plant from an old man through a freecycle exchange around 15 years ago. When I took possession of it it was horribly root bound in a large pot of around 20L in size. His wife stood next to him and said "He's had this damn plant in this pot for around 50 years! I told him he needs to get rid of it!".

I have been told it's impossible to bonzai but my leaf is an average of 100mm long and I'm pretty happy with the form.

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[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

I'm actually interested in creating air roots on this plant by covering it with plastic to keep it super humid.