Tips for improving my Ficus

[alldayidream]

Hey guys! I’m looking for tips improving this leggy ficus microcarpa. I was thinking to cut it back hard (or closer to the trunk) just like how I drawn on the pic. Do you think the tree will survive? Thanks!

 

[Redwood Ryan]

What kind of soil is it in? It looks to be very organic. Is it actively growing (pushing out new growth)?

 

[alldayidream]

Soil on the pic is a mix of Akadama and Pumice.
I see just a few new shoots.

 

[alldayidream]

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What kind of soil is it in? It looks to be very organic. Is it actively growing (pushing out new growth)?

Soil on the pic is a mix of Akadama and Pumice.
I see just a few new shoots.

 

[BonsaiDTLA]

Hey @alldayidream, where are you located?
I don't have any Ficus so not familiar with this sort of tree, but I've read that they are pretty strong trees.
If it were my tree, I would prune heavily if its healthy--perhaps not all of the foliage all at once though.

 

[alldayidream]

Hey @alldayidream, where are you located?
I don't have any Ficus so not familiar with this sort of tree, but I've read that they are pretty strong trees.
If it were my tree, I would prune heavily if its healthy--perhaps not all of the foliage all at once though.

Hey! I’m from Hungary.
Not all at once? Like half of the tree maybe? That makes sense?