Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?

BonsaiBoy · Post by **BonsaiBoy** » February 3rd, 2010, 2:53 pm

Hi bonsai people. Can anyone help me with my question? Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
I defoliated my pj fig today and wanted to know if I can repot it also.
Thanks guys

BB

Post by **kcpoole** » February 3rd, 2010, 2:57 pm

I do it just about everytime i repot. Take off most of the foliage

Ken

BonsaiBoy · Post by **BonsaiBoy** » February 3rd, 2010, 3:08 pm

thanks Ken! I took off ALL the leaves and tips. Will it be ok like this?

BB

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » February 3rd, 2010, 3:10 pm

if the tree is healthy enough to defoliate then repotting shouldnt be a problem mate

with this warm weather (not sure of where you are) you shouldnt have a problem, as long as the after care is right and the tree was fed well before defoliation you should see new shoots and buds opening in about 4-6 weeks

jamie

ps. leaves and tips of will be fine, have you got pics?

would love to see it

Grant Bowie · Post by **Grant Bowie** » February 3rd, 2010, 6:32 pm

BonsaiBoy wrote:Hi bonsai people. Can anyone help me with my question? Can you repot and defoliate a fig at the same time?
I defoliated my pj fig today and wanted to know if I can repot it also.
Thanks guys
BB

YES, but I usually wait a week or so to allow the buds to get a head start while the roots are still attached.

Grant

bingh · Post by **bingh** » February 3rd, 2010, 6:58 pm

Best time to do it mate

Brian

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