Pruning a ficus

[Mallick]

Hey guys, i was just wondering if there are any rules when you prune a ficus (benj. or natas.) Can the leaves be used for litter or for a new plant?

Greets

Mallick

 

[Hilde]

If you trim the branches so there are a few leaf nodes, then you can use them to start new plants. They root readily in moist soil, though a bit of rooting hormone won't hurt. I have used completely dried leaves in Phantasticus and Ebenaui tanks. If I was really lucky and managed to get a few leaves to cling to the trimmed branch, the geckos would hang in there most of the time - perfect camouflage.

As for pruning, I don't think there are any rules, just make it fit your enclosure.