Monday, September 4, 2017

Ficus #1 creeping + UPDATES

I will be glad when it reaches the third ridge on the left - then I will feel it is really on the way.

It's done quite well from HERE, about a year ago. It takes a lot of water, that's for sure. Likes a drink.


It has reached the top of the fence in the centre, but I can hardly wait for whole fence panels to be covered.


I gave it a huge drink of Thrive fertiliser today. I'll take a pic in around a month's time to see how much extra progress it has been encouraged to make.

Update: 28 Oct 2017 - it's still on the way...



Update 8 Nov, 2017:
On my drive to work, I pass a wall which has what I believe is ficus pumila growing all over it. It looks great and I only hope my back fence looks as good when the pumila gets going - it's almost at the third ridge in my back fence, and I am well pleased with the progress.


Update 7 Dec 2017:
Almost touching the third ridge, but I will be happier when it is OVER the ridge, 
and on the way out further.


Update 18 April, 2018:

That ficus above still has not gone over the third ridge. It's almost as though it won't do it, to spite me! I have no idea why it's avoiding that section.

However, I noticed this morning, some new baby leaves - so cute. The plants are spreading but of course, not fast enough for me. The bright new green is lovely.




Update: 11 Sept, 2018. Good heavens it is so slow growing, this one.

 
It's only the part next to the yellow line that has grown since last April.

Perhaps it's a not-enough-water issue? 
At least the wee spider is making the most of his/her opportunities!

22 Nov 2018:

2 April 2019 - It has grown and spread a lot this season.








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