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Velvet, did you find any pictures of Ficus growing over stumps?

Just found this article by Jerry:

http://www.bonsaihunk.us/EpiphyticCreate.html

Well, that pic certainly shows it!

Great picture, thanks for that!


However, I'm facing a lot of opposition for attempting what I want to attempt. People keep saying that this isn't a wise idea since the product would look "juvenile" and "unattractive." They also keep telling me I should just use a rock instead. Ugh

Maybe it would be in the initial stages, give it a couple of years and they will be envious. Use very hard wood and maybe treat with a wood hardener/preserver before you start to stop it rotting. You just go for it buddy. Maybe it is they who are "juvenile and unattractive" with their opinions. It's all about experimentation.

Hackimoto wrote:Maybe it would be in the initial stages, give it a couple of years and they will be envious. Use very hard wood and maybe treat with a wood hardener/preserver before you start to stop it rotting. You just go for it buddy. Maybe it is they who are "juvenile and unattractive" with their opinions. It's all about experimentation.

I believe the wood from the tree that this stump was harvested from is very hard and solid. That's a good idea about treating the stump with a hardener/preserver to prevent rot, I just might have to do it. Thanks for the encouraging words

I know its an older thread but i say go for it it is your tree your money done your way in your own ideals as long as your happy what does it matter

cheers J

Rintar wrote:I know its an older thread but i say go for it it is your tree your money done your way in your own ideals as long as your happy what does it matter

cheers J

Thanks! I still haven't fully made up my mind on what I want to do, and the tree is still growing in the long tube. Gotta decide....