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title: "THREE new branches and a ton of roots! I was terrified to chop my…"
description: "THREE new branches and a ton of roots! I was terrified to chop my ficus altissima but I’m so happy that I did. I am still trying to decide if I should pot the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/PlGoVIwiqCCFeA50Y7AFuv"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Jeanette"
published: "2025-10-03T00:27:16.445439Z"
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# THREE new branches and a ton of roots! I was terrified to chop my…

_Posted by Jeanette on 2025-10-03_

THREE new branches and a ton of roots! I was terrified to chop my ficus altissima but I’m so happy that I did. I am still trying to decide if I should pot the top back in with the momma or give it its own pot and chop the top again. Either way, I can’t wait to have a massive tree in my house!!

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