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What's the future of my half alive ficus retusa?!

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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #48843
It has been like this for quite a while now. The one branch is blooming with life, but unfortunately the rest of the bonsai is dead.

What on earth can I do to keep it looking like a bonsai tree?!

I appreciate any input.

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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #48844
remove the dead part. Ensure you get the rest very healthy and strong. After that you could consider shaping it a bit more.
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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #48845
Are you advising I cut the main thick branch?
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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #48846

DANCING BONSAI wrote: Are you advising I cut the main thick branch?


I am not Leatherback but...
Yes.
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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #48848
How do I know where to cut it and when to stop?

And then shall I wait for the branch that is alive to thicken up before making any alterations?

Thank you for your help.
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Posted 4 years 11 months ago #48850
Cut is right above the living branch. Then..

leatherback wrote: Ensure you get the rest very healthy and strong. After that you could consider shaping it a bit more.

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