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title: "Hello all, my bonsai ficus is getting quite tall, as you can see in…"
description: "Hello all, my bonsai ficus is getting quite tall, as you can see in the picture. Is this normal? Should I prune it? I appreciate any advice. Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XQZe4YpGT3CgcEB_-1GrAw"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elahe"
published: "2024-04-28T18:36:01.091567Z"
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# Hello all, my bonsai ficus is getting quite tall, as you can see in…

_Posted by Elahe on 2024-04-28_

Hello all, my bonsai ficus is getting quite tall, as you can see in the picture. Is this normal? Should I prune it? I appreciate any advice. Thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GO7YQFcJM8srlrw5EMNzJUKTfHwTL1PREUQeD_FCxow/SAfFRdumRTuHm9eQYGk8Yg.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Swamp Witch commented on 2024-04-28

If you want it to be a bonsai you should be pruning regularly.

#### Elahe replied on 2024-04-28

Thanks

### Lulu! (Cactus fam) commented on 2024-04-28

Oooh big boi! Def prune, you could possible prop it too if you wanted, it’s so big!

#### Elahe replied on 2024-04-28

Thank you

### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-04-28

What’s cracking me up is it looks like a kid trying to see around that tree outside the window.😄

#### Elahe replied on 2024-04-29

😃

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