Re: Ficus lyrata

I think that's right about the roots, Zem, although I've got a Mexican rock ficus that may be the exception. I've always had it in a pot, but supposedly it grows in the nooks and crannies of granite outcroppings in its native habitat.


On Monday, July 5, 2004, at 07:46 PM, Zemuly@aol.com wrote:

In a message dated 7/5/2004 6:29:48 PM Central Standard Time, jsinger@igc.org
writes:
The F. lyrata would have made a nice addition there.

In that case get another one. From your description I'm gathering that all
ficuses have invasive root systems. I remember being told not to plant a
bearded ficus near a swimming pool for that reason. BTW, the bearded ficus
seedling I brought with me has to stay inside now that it's 10 feet tall and in a 26"
pot. I can no longer move it up and down steps. Sadly, because of that fact
it no longer has a beard. :-( I'm waiting for the day its pot splits.

zem
zone 7
West TN

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Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4
Zone 10a
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]

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