Reduction & Repotting a Ficus Stock Plant

I wanted to show how to take a stock plant and fix her up a bit and put her back into a stockpot.
This ficus was in desperate need of a reduction. There was also a large surface roof that needed to be removed. I left everything else as it was as to not stress her too much.
I use the same media that I use in a regular bonsai plant. Three parts, cinder, and one part moisture control, potting soil.
I will put the replanted stock plant into the morning garden for at least a month. Be sure to water thoroughly after any replanting.
Happy Bonsai!!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Nice repotting. Tree looks good in the pot after all that work. Great video.

[@bonsaibabe808]

Thanku so much! Also, always appreciate your comments!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Massive bulbous root. Nice chop. Wise letting the other big one on until the tree recovers for you.

[@bonsaibabe808]

Yes indeed!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Kiss 2 is like my cat, Kevin. Always hogging the camera and wanting to get into the action. They are great friends.

[@bonsaibabe808]

She is!! She is such a pleasure to have!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Off with their heads, as the queen would say from Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts. Try lipstick or TiteBond wood glue. Lipstick is a natural wax that women use on their lips. I bet you can find the color to match the bark of the tree. Just a thought.

[@bonsaibabe808]

wow! Thanku for that!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Foist! 2nd to like