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title: "I am really unsure how to look after this young guy, he was a…"
description: "I am really unsure how to look after this young guy, he was a trimming from a Ficus I have in a terrarium, roots were a bit longer than this when i potted him,…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65525bc816bed7b7c1ba5dd8"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Teo"
published: "2023-11-13T17:24:24.84Z"
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# I am really unsure how to look after this young guy, he was a…

_Posted by Teo on 2023-11-13_

I am really unsure how to look after this young guy, he was a trimming from a Ficus I have in a terrarium, roots were a bit longer than this when i potted him, would really love for flourish. Any tips on what i need to do?

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## 3 comments

### Penny L commented on 2023-11-13

If he’s already been in the soil for a few weeks, you could give him fertilizer. It will promote lateral growth so he won’t turn out too leggy. 💚

#### Teo replied on 2023-11-14

I'd say he's been in a week, is there any fertilizer you recommend?

#### Penny L replied on 2023-11-15

I’d wait until at least a month. I use Biogold pellets for all my bonsai. Works like a charm, but I have to make sure they’re out of my dog’s reach because they smell like snacks to him… 😂

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