Don't worry - I don't intend on giving up on this tree. I'll trim it back if I have to but I won't let it die on my watch. Years ago I bought a ficus ginseng (one of the easiest plants to care for). At the time of buying, the tree destined for death. Here's an old post about it: https://steemit.com/nature/@imagendevoz/ficusginseng-they-said-bob-would-never-survive

The post that follows shows that Bob is a little cursed: https://steemit.com/nature/@imagendevoz/bonsainews-it-s-pissing-cats-and-dogs

I should probably do an updated piece on Bob since he is doing really well.