Monthly Progress # 21

Here is a look at the Ficus religiosa 21-month after planting at this location. Again, the red ants have returned. These pests love to make their home right here and will need to be dealt with again. This ficus, being semi-deciduous, does slow its growth during this time when old leaves fall off and new foliage growth is starting. This phenomenon occurs in tropical and sub-tropical woody species during cold autumn/winter or dry season.