I use Bumper Crop Organic Soil Amendment, sand, perlite, and hydro drain clay balls at the bottom. Seems like an overkill, I know, but it works well. I do this for my Schleffera because it doesn't like being sodden all the time.
You can get ficus's at LLL reptiles, Ill add a link in a sec.
What I do for drainage is set the cage on top of a rubbermaid drawer.
Drill holes through the plastic bottom and through the drawer underneath.
Presto! The water will drip through into the drawer, when its empty, just dump it into a...
Bring as much of the roots as possible – Along the same lines as the tip above for plant preparation, preventing shock means when digging up the plant, make sure as much of the roots as possible is brought up with the plant. The more roots that come with the plant, the less likely transplant...
Ok I hate to do this, and I apologize in advance!
Does anyone remember that thread with the pictures of beautiful enclosures with the panthers and the water?
There where multiple pics of panthers amongst plants and over water.
I've used the search function ALOT with no avail.
Thanks!
This place is great!
http://www.adobe-animal.com/
http://www.adobe-animal.com/AAHDoctors/CurtNakamura.htm
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He is great with reptiles and exotics.
All the doctors there are great.