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title: "New to plant care and am wondering if anyone has suggestions with…"
description: "New to plant care and am wondering if anyone has suggestions with what to do with this guy! It’s a hearty plant that has been around for decades over twenty…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kneeler"
published: "2025-10-21T00:23:45.232127Z"
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# New to plant care and am wondering if anyone has suggestions with…

_Posted by Kneeler on 2025-10-21_

New to plant care and am wondering if anyone has suggestions with what to do with this guy! It’s a hearty plant that has been around for decades over twenty years but is looking pretty wild and unruly these days!

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-21

You have to decide how you want it to look. You can trim in spring at the start of the new growth season if you want a more compact plant. I saw it’s a runner plant (ficus). It’s done well to last 20 years. It may need a repot to refresh the soil and organic nutrients. 🪴🍀

#### Kneeler replied on 2025-10-22

Thank you for the tips!

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