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#1 MattyB

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Posted 07 July 2011 - 09:55 AM

This is the last of the Ficus dammaropsis for a while, possibly until next year, as I have no new propagations working right now. When potting up I usually just score and cut the pot and drop it into a larger pot so as not to disturb the roots and while doing this I discovered that this propagation was extremely well rooted with an entire 5 gallon root ball! It had completely abandonded and dried out it's original stem and there was no milky sap running through it at all. This means the new roots are doing all the work = strong propagation. I think I'm perfecting my technique. :D I took some shots because I thought it was interesting. This is now in a 7 gallon pot and ready for sale.
$200, pick up, Spring Valley, CA (no shipping)
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This plant is an easy grow for anyone in Southern California, from the beach to the inland valleys, does fine in full sun or full shade, very well suited to our climate. You will not find this plant for sale at any nursery, only occasionally from plant enthusiasts, like me, who have taken the time to go through the lengthy process of air layering this plant; thus the reason it's not available commercially. Do some image searching and check out how beautiful these huge leaves are. I know at least one place on the internet selling Ficus kingiana incorrectly labled as Ficus dammaropsis. Beware Ficus kingiana is too tropical in it's requirements to grow here, they always die. My plants are propagated from my mother plant that's growing right in my garden, trouble free, for several years; you can see exactly what yours will look like. You can let it sprawl into a large spreading shrub, or stake a main branch and train it into a tree. Such an awesome plant! Evergreen. New emerging leaves are orange and the leaf veins have a nice redish coloration.

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Matt Bradford
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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
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#2 santoury

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Posted 07 July 2011 - 10:37 AM

GORGEOUS - as always! Damn, it's not easy being in New England - I need one of these :)
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#3 MattyB

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Posted 08 July 2011 - 08:01 AM

The Ficus is sold. Thank you.
Matt Bradford
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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
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#4 BS Man about Palms

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Posted 09 July 2011 - 01:32 AM

very much
Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

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#5 MattyB

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 01:09 PM

Update: February 2012

I've been getting all of my propagations working since December. Due to the warm winter weather I think they'll be ready around late April or May. I have a small waiting list so PM me with your contact information and I'll add you to the list.
Thanks,
Matt
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Matt Bradford
"Manambe Lavaka"
Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

#6 Stevetoad

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 01:45 PM

Pm sent!
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#7 MattyB

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Posted 02 February 2012 - 02:58 PM

PM, bounced back.
Matt Bradford
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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
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9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)




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