A New Pot Plant Standard...

Do you ever go into the garden centre,

 and see a plant that is screaming at you 'make me into a standard?'

Well that is what happened with this Ficus.

The main trunk is so straight.

How more perfect is that!

I bought it with no idea where in the house it would go.

But once home decided it was time for a change in the French Masculine Bedroom.

I have had black wrought iron pieces on the side table for too long.

Time for something new.

Time for a pot plant!

So I just repotted the ficus into a bigger plastic pot that would fit inside the display planter.

Then trimmed the plant into a standard by removing the lower leaves.

A slight prune to round it a little was needed.

As the plant grows the shape will improve with regular trimming.
I always like to do this as a gentle slow process.

This fiscus variety is called 'Baby Ben'.

It's a variety that is great for topiary.

They like part shade, so the filtered light in the bedroom,

 and no draughts means it should thrive.

If you like the black & white photographs that are framed above the Ficus...

They are available HERE on the Mia Bella Passions Photography page for your free personal use.

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