If anyone has Tiger Bark Ficus available that’s not in an S shape please LMK

[Peter/Chang’s/Nebari/]

I’ve had many many Benaminas. Just rally would like a Tiger Bark. Not many around the Midwest it seems.

I’ve attached some pics I found of what I am not looking for.

Please message me or post here.

I’m located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Thank you for your time.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Specimen Trees - Wigert's Bonsai

Erik Wigert's Specimen Collection Trees

www.wigertsbonsai.com

 

[Peter/Chang’s/Nebari/]

Specimen Trees - Wigert's Bonsai

Erik Wigert's Specimen Collection Trees

www.wigertsbonsai.com

Thank you BN but I was thinking more along the lines of a fellow hobbyists, cuttings and a budget of around $$100.

Maybe I’m way off my rocker though?

 

[penumbra]

I have at least one healthy TB to part with but I am on my way to set up for a show. I might be able to get pics this evening, but will be tied up over the weekend.

 

[Peter/Chang’s/Nebari/]

I have at least one healthy TB to part with but I am on my way to set up for a show. I might be able to get pics this evening, but will be tied up over the weekend.

How fitting, lots of gray area or perhaps information unknown. With a name like you have anything else just wouldn’t feel right.

Just being the idiot I am buddy, don’t mind me.

Please just lmk what you can when you are able to and we will put this together. Thank you.

 

[RJG2]

For a small budget, I wouldn't necessarily discount a $20 s-shaper. I got this one last winter (guess I should make a thread for it).



Air layer:



Now (two trees, just cut back to bring inside for the winter - needs some wiring obviously); and what do you know, one in a @penumbra pot :

 

[RJG2]

Before cut back, in case you were curious:

 

[Michael P]

That's the great thing about ficus--if you get one with the S shape you can quickly turn it into 2 or more trees.

 

[Ply]

You're probably best off just getting a $10 - $20 S-shape and taking cuttings/airlayering.

Ficus both air layer and root from cuttings very easily, especially in summer.

 

[Carol 83]

I'm not far from you. Even Lowes and Home Depot has them occasionally. I picked up a chunky trunked little one at HD a couple years ago for like $11. I recommend Wigert's. Take a look at their pre-bonsai, their prices are very reasonable.

 

[19Mateo83]

Not to step on @penumbra ’s toes, but I’m open to offers on this raft style one.

 

[RJG2]

I'm not far from you. Even Lowes and Home Depot has them occasionally. I picked up a chunky trunked little one at HD a couple years ago for like $11. I recommend Wigert's. Take a look at their pre-bonsai, their prices are very reasonable.

I got mine at Lowes. Was not planning to, but it somehow jumped in my cart! Fun winter project at least - and it seems to grow much better than my green mound microcarpa under lights.

 

[Carol 83]

but it somehow jumped in my cart! Fun winter project at least

Funny how that happens....

 

[Carol 83]

Of course, if you can buy from a member, do that. Both @penumbra and @19Mateo83 are great people.

 

[Peter/Chang’s/Nebari/]

Before cut back, in case you were curious:

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Your transformation gives me hope. Nice work.

Not to step on @penumbra ’s toes, but I’m open to offers on this raft style one.

Shoot me a pm with what you were thinking. I’d love to discuss.

Of course, if you can buy from a member, do that. Both @penumbra and @19Mateo83 are great people.

The amount of activity on the subject in such a small amount of time has me feeling very positive about what the outcome may realize.