I received this plant from an old man through a freecycle exchange around 15 years ago. When I took possession of it it was horribly root bound in a large pot of around 20L in size. His wife stood next to him and said “He’s had this damn plant in this pot for around 50 years! I told him he needs to get rid of it!”.

I have been told it’s impossible to bonzai but my leaf is an average of 100mm long and I’m pretty happy with the form.

  • Gnugit@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
    4·
    3 months ago

    I’m actually interested in creating air roots on this plant by covering it with plastic to keep it super humid.

  • No1@aussie.zoneEnglish
    4·
    3 months ago

    OK, i know an alien facehugger when I see one.

    Nuke the entire site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.

    But seriously, thank you for sharing this. I’m not much of a garden/plant person, but this is an incredible looking thing, and the history behind it makes it more incredible!