lawotto

Hello all and thank you for this resource.

I inherited what I believe to be a ficus. It appears to be in poor condition. I would appreciate any assistance identifying it along with recommendations on maintenance, pruning etc. The tree is very important to me as a connection to my friend and I don't want to damage it further.

Thanks for your time!

Attached Images

	P1030904.jpg (92.9 KB, 16 views)
	P1030908.jpg (58.9 KB, 13 views)

Phil

Hi lawotto, and welcome to BonsaiCHAT.

Can't really see too much of the trunk, but from the leaves it looks like a retusa, which luckily, is quite hardy. The only advice I can give at this time is to make sure that it gets plenty of sunlight, and or, very good artificial light.
Don't over water it, but yet, keep the soil moist. At this time any good fertilizer such as Miracle Grow or any other commercial fertilizer for indoor plants, albeit a ficus is not really considered as an indoor plant, they can grow quite well indoor’s if given the proper amount of lighting and care. Feed it at half the recommend dose per instructions should suffice nicely. If it is indeed a retusa, which I strongly suspect it is, about the only way to kill one is to place it in a blender! For now, you can give THIS a look to get a general idea as to the care if ficus.

~Phil~

__________________

Please, always keep in mind that the typewritten word does not always convey what you wish to say, and to always treat others as you would have them treat you. Think twice-submit once.
I started out with nothing....and still have most of it.
"Its hell out there, give them hell back." ~ Prowler/Victor Gray 12/31/1943 - 11/24/2008

lawotto

Thank you very much Phil! There is some great info in that link.