Pot for Ficus Retusa

[Vic]

I was recently asked to design a pot for this Ficus Retusa, after some thought i decided on an oval that had a steeply angled profile to mirror the shape of the canopy ( still to be developed ) . I did a sketch to illustrate my idea. After this we discussed the the glaze options and decided on a glaze that would harmonise with beautiful green leaves of this species. Below are my sketch and glaze sample. The size of the pot is going to be 32cm x 25 x 8. The tree is 36 cm tall , i would normally recommend a 25 cm length for a tree that is that height ( two thirds the height of the tree ), but the massive trunk would not allow this. As you can see in the virtual with the sketch that the proportions still look good even the though the pot is bigger than the ideal, due of the massive trunk. When the pot is made i will post pictures here and when the tree is potted up in the pot i will also post pictures then.

[Jose O Rivera]

Hi Vic

I like the pot that you recomended and the color. When the pot is ready, please post. Thank you

[David Cortizas]

I agree with you and Jose.

Please post the new pot when will finished.

[Bonsai23]

Hi Vic... I like the form and the color, your idea for the pot are great... when the job are complete, please post the photos of the pot...

[Vic]

Hi Guys

Thanks

I will post pictures when it is finished. It will be ready in January 2011.

Vic

[Vic]

Hi All

Here is the finished pot. I have just shipped it to New York, so hopefully soon i can update with pictures of pot and tree together.

[Vic]

Here is a virtual of the pot and tree. Cheers Vic

[Jose O Rivera]

Look great Vic.

[Vic]

Thanks Jose

Vic

[David Cortizas]

Beautiful pot.

Thanks for sharing.