Ficus Benjamina seed or cutting

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Posted by Galasoneth 8 (My Page) on

Sat, Jul 13, 13 at 14:50

Hello all,

I am wondering if there is much difference in growing a ficus from seed or from a cutting.

thanks

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Posted by florauk 8/9 (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 15, 13 at 10:41

Ficus are very easy from cuttings and that is the usual way of propagating them. Lots of hits on the web to tell you how to do it. I don't know where you'd even obtain seed. From seed you'd be waiting a lot longer for your new plant. Plus if it is a specific cultivar, eg a variegated one, seed will not produce the same as its parent.

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Posted by Galasoneth 8b (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 15, 13 at 10:51

florauk,

Thanks those where my concerns also. Now to find this plant to take cuttings.

I have been looking online to find seedlings but mostly found just seeds which is why I ask the question in the first place. Seems like a very versatile plant to play with.

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Posted by zackey GA 8b (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 18, 13 at 18:26

Try posting on the Plant Exchange. I used to grow them when I lived farther south. I put a foot long cutting in regular soil. They grow like crazy. Be careful where you plant them if you are putting them in the ground. They have huge above ground roots.

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