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Choosing a Front - Sumo Ficus

11 years ago

Hi All,

So I purchased a Ficus Retusa (sumo style) from Meehan's this weekend. I'd been eyeing it for some time and decided to pull the trigger.

I need help choosing a front! I like both sides for different reasons. I'm going to repot this summer and will begin branch development. It's currently in a large, deep rectangle pot. I think it would look best in a more shallow, oval pot. For reference, the base is roughly 6 inches.

Anyway, let me know what you all think!

Here is the current front.

Comments (4)

thams
Original Author
11 years ago
The back.
bwaynef
11 years ago
The first side has better roots, but both sides could use some correction. I also like the trunk on the first picture better than the 2nd.
thams
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the response. Both sides are in need of some serious root work. I'll take care of that when I do a full repot this summer.

I like the shape of the second picture's trunk, but I think the first picture's flows better somehow.
lehua49
11 years ago
Thams,

I like the second side. It has a more welcoming balanced presentation. In fact, it looks somewhat like a Buddha with a Buddha Belly. Yeah, yeah that's it, Buddha Belly. Aloha

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