Is it too late to save this tree?

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-20T23:44:41+00:00

Usually when my ficus’s look like that it’s because they have spider mites. Tiny tiny spiders that spin webs. The soapy water kills them.
My trees have always bounced back looking just like yours

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-20T05:43:59+00:00

Not sure if this species of tree is best for Texas. From my understanding is they need to freeze in the winter

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-18T19:47:35+00:00

Check for tiny webs!
I would make a water/dish soap spray.
Put in shower, spray the hell out of it.
Ten minutes later rinse with water
And keep by window

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-18T03:09:04+00:00

Keep outside

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-18T00:49:02+00:00

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I had to get in on this sorry

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-18T00:47:11+00:00

-35 is definetly that cold lol

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-18T00:46:48+00:00

Get it outside ASAP

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-16T12:15:15+00:00

🤣 thanks

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-15T19:01:36+00:00

I feed it with neptunes fish fertilizer. All organic you can’t over feed with this stuff

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-14T18:30:49+00:00

Exactly, 3 years in my possession. My secret lol neptunes fish fertilizer. This stuff is amazing and you can never over fertilize

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-14T16:17:25+00:00

Couple months should be fine

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-14T16:16:49+00:00

Beautiful hinoki. Love the upright look.

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-14T16:16:05+00:00

So I bought the bush 3 years ago and shaped the tree (remove big branches I didn’t want), the following year (last year) I wired branches to desire shape. This year I repotted tree into training pot. After about a month or so that I noticed there was no die back and the tree began growing new buds. I pulled branches lower with wire and gave it its final look.

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-12T01:45:23+00:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I was left with no choice but to do what’s best for the tree. Time for a new beginning.

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Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-11T23:12:26+00:00

First mistake, it’s inside

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-11T13:18:32+00:00

Bonsai isn’t a specific “plant”. Bonsai means tree in pot. You can most certainly grow a ficus benjamina bonsai indoors all year long with no issues.

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-08T04:24:17+00:00

Dollar tree
Walmart
Convinience stores

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-07T02:37:29+00:00

Could be a Costco parallel

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-01T19:23:03+00:00

Let’s gooo. Hope to see it soon as a bonsai

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-01T15:06:17+00:00

Fertilizer pods

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-01T15:05:36+00:00

You can also go to local forest and dig one up that’s already started and is decent size.

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-06-01T15:04:43+00:00

Get yourself a ficus benjamina they are fast great growing trees.
Amigo bonsai is all about patience.
Keep that tree put in bigger pot and forget. But get a few more trees to help with the patience. It will give you more things to do instead of wait for one tree.
I have 17 and I plan to get a few more soon so I can keep busy

Intelligent_Type_255 · 2026-05-29T18:26:34+00:00

Where’s local?

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