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title: "Hi there! I’m new to the bonsai matters community and had a question…"
description: "Hi there! I’m new to the bonsai matters community and had a question about my bonsai tree ( believe it is a ficus microcarpa ginseng). I had a go at pruning…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/G6zMpyy-Sna6EhvkI-aK7g"
community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Madeleine"
published: "2024-10-30T08:40:13.060095Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi there! I’m new to the bonsai matters community and had a question…

_Posted by Madeleine on 2024-10-30_

Hi there! I’m new to the bonsai matters community and had a question about my bonsai tree ( believe it is a ficus microcarpa ginseng). I had a go at pruning her as she had two long branches with a few of leaves growing but made the shape very awkward. Is this okay and is there any tips to allowing for a bushier look? Many thanks :) (also note I’m having a go with propagation with the branches I trimmed off!)

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