Sorry to ask this question, but I have 2 lyratas which are between 40 and 44 inches. They were sold to me as Juvenile. I love them and want to do the right thing for them. They are in a stem shape at the moment.
At some point I would like them to branch but I do not want the trunk to be thin. If I branch them, the trunk will need to thicken in order to carry the weight and also they will look better.
My garden centre told me that the lyratas with a thick trunk have been pruned when they were adult which reflects the price of the plant.
When do you consider a Lyrata to be adult? When the trunk is very thick and the plant very hight?
I have seen some very tall Lyrata with very thin trunck and no branch. I am confused.
I am happy to be patient with my plants. I also do not want to take the leaves off the trunk as they bring food to the trunk and will help the plant to grow.
I am aware that my question is might seem dumb but I would like to have clarification. I would really appreciate the view of a Ficus Lyrata expert.
Thanks in advance.
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