Identification: Help me figure out this type of Ficus

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by erik new indoor gardener, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. erik new indoor gardener

    erik new indoor gardener Member

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    I bought this bonsai because i know i got a great deal on it. I think its a type of ficus and its 48 yrs. old. For 40 dollars i bought it and would figure it out later. The man i bought it from did not know either, what a salesmen. So, if any one can help me please i hate not knowing all my plants!

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  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ficus microcarpa Cv. I believe.

    HTH
    Chris
     
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    martinpribble Active Member

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    looks very similar to a Ficus Rubignosa (Port Jackson Fig) bonsai I had until recently.
     
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    erik new indoor gardener Member

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    I looked up the jackson fig and i agree thanks for all the help
     
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    TonyR Active Member

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    Not Port Jackson Fig (F. rubiginosa), which is a local native for me and I see it at all sizes. I agree with Saltcedar, it's F. microcarpa.
     
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    Now that I think of it, how common would an Australian native tree like Port Jackson Fig be in Wisonson? Probably is microcarpa...
     
  7. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Any one think it's 48 yrs. old?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Not me!

    More likely 4.8 years. And that's being generous! A plant like this could be produced in 2 or 3 years, easily.
     
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    Yeah this looks like F microcarpa. Most nurseries here in the Philippines call this ficus nana. my ficus microcarpa "green Island" has rounded leaves, by the way.
     
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    The F. Rubignosa that I had was 10 years old at about half the size, but then again I didn't ever look after it and it died. 48 yrs? not likely
     

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