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Ficus rumphii

A very worthwhile fig to grow is Ficus rumphii. It is used extensively in southeast Asia for bonsai.

The pictures show two rumphii that I grew from seed and that are now 12 years old. The bark on this species is light  in color as contrasted to religiosa which has a darker grey bark. Religiosa also has a longer drip tip on the leaves.

Upright style of rumphii, about 16″ tall

Slant style rumphii,15″ wide, the curving roots on the left will be removed.

Ficus rumphii, a rare bonsai subject

This is a Ficus rumphii, an unusual and rare bonsai subject in the west. This specimen is about 8 years old and seed grown.

Leaves are large but reduce with defoliation. There is some random branch die back suggesting that this may not make the best bonsai subject.

The bark is a rather stark whitish brown.

Ficus rumphii, about 12" tall with most leaves removed

Ficus rumphii, about 12″ tall with most leaves removed


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