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title: "My ficus is almost too happy. I got him two years ago at Trader Joe’s…"
description: "My ficus is almost too happy. I got him two years ago at Trader Joe’s and look at him now. I’ve tried to encourage branching during growing season, but he just…"
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author: "Jessica"
published: "2026-10-04T13:45:24.140047Z"
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# My ficus is almost too happy. I got him two years ago at Trader Joe’s…

_Posted by Jessica on 2026-10-04_

My ficus is almost too happy. I got him two years ago at Trader Joe’s and look at him now. I’ve tried to encourage branching during growing season, but he just wants to be his tree self. I think I need to chop him at the top next year. ✂️✂️✂️

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## 5 comments

### Plantingsherry commented on 2026-10-04

Wow, how big was he a year ago when you got him?

#### Jessica replied on 2026-10-04

Two years ago…

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### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-10-04

You have to chop the top to get her to branch. I bit the bullet this spring and top cut mine. Look at her now at the end of the season!! Do it!! You won’t regret it! Godspeed!! 💚💚

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#### Jessica replied on 2026-10-04

Yes notching just didn’t work.

### Bryan commented on 2026-10-07

Never notched never chopped. How, can't tell you? 8 off shoots to be precise.

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