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While the ''Ficus benjamina'' is notorious for being difficult to grow, it is possible to raise a healthy tree. Just follow a few simple guidelines, and your tree will have the best chances for a long life. | While the ''Ficus benjamina'' is notorious for being difficult to grow, it is possible to raise a healthy tree. Just follow a few simple guidelines, and your tree will have the best chances for a long life. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Ficus Benjamina enjoys indirect light, so don't place it in a window where it gets more than an hour or two of sun each day. | #Ficus Benjamina enjoys indirect light, so don't place it in a window where it gets more than an hour or two of sun each day. | ||
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#If you have a braided tree, you may decide to keep the braid or not. It is braided like a typical 3-strand [[Make a Rope Braid|braid]]. Either prune off side branches or incorporate them into one of the three main strands. You'll only want to braid the new wood, which is flexible enough to bend into the braid. Do not force your tree limbs or they will break. To keep the new braids from becoming too loose, you can use nursery ties. | #If you have a braided tree, you may decide to keep the braid or not. It is braided like a typical 3-strand [[Make a Rope Braid|braid]]. Either prune off side branches or incorporate them into one of the three main strands. You'll only want to braid the new wood, which is flexible enough to bend into the braid. Do not force your tree limbs or they will break. To keep the new braids from becoming too loose, you can use nursery ties. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
