Ficus Bonsai: From Mass Market to Masterpiece!

Free eCourse! Watch and learn how to transform a basic ficus into a show-quality bonsai tree. Originally published on YouTube, these videos are organized by progression over a few years. The series has 7 videos, and more will be added over time.

The Basics:

• 1 - Basic wiring and cutback of a Golden Gate Ficus.
• 2 - Unwiring the same tree.

Making a Big Change:

• 1 - A plan for the future and a BIG cut.
• 2 - Shoot selection and potting up.
• 3 - Shoot analysis and wound cleanup.
• 4 - A second heavy cutback.
• 5 - Multiple steps and a plan for aerial roots.
• 6 - Do we have aerial roots?
• 7 - Return of the sketch - a update to the plan.

The series is ongoing so we'll add more here as it happens.  Enjoy!