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title: "I have a Ficus Altissima(?), and I’m anxious about what I need to do…"
description: "I have a Ficus Altissima(?), and I’m anxious about what I need to do next to keep it healthy and growing. History - 3 years old, came in a 6” planter, and has…"
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author: "Puckie"
published: "2024-04-15T02:58:13.315807Z"
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# I have a Ficus Altissima(?), and I’m anxious about what I need to do…

_Posted by Puckie on 2024-04-15_

I have a Ficus Altissima(?), and I’m anxious about what I need to do next to keep it healthy and growing.

History

\- 3 years old, came in a 6” planter, and has never been repotted; roots haven’t come out of the bottom.  
\- 1 year ago, the top snapped off in a freak accident along with a few leaves attached.Since then, shoots have sprouted from the main stem in multiple directions  
\- It’s now ~3 feet tall, still in a 6” pot. The main stem doesn't seem to be getting much thicker, even though it's getting taller. It's leaning to the side due its height and the top-heavy imbalanced offshoots.

Questions

\- Given my repotting neglect and the the additional sprouts at the top:  
\- Should I repot in an 8” or go bigger? How aggressively do I need to untangle the roots for this kind of plant after 3 years without repotting?  
\- Should I try to propagate with cuttings from the top of the plant to reduce the risk of the entire plant getting sick(?) if I repot it poorly?  
\- Should I tie it to a stick to keep it from leaning too much?

Thanks in advance!

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