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Hi all ,?

I have a very old ficus, I believe the tiger bark microcarpa? Alot of the growth at the top of the tree is very long , can I prune back to the hardwood and will this create back budding ?? Please see attached photos , any advice would help , also ... When is the best time to do this , I currently have it covered with a big clear bag to create some humidity while I keep it indoors over winter , the bag is only on over night , during the day I let it get air as we don't have the heating on as much as the evenings .?

Thanks?

Not often that you see a reasonable looking Ficus. I would not cover with a bag, I think it will possibly create fungal problems. As for pruning I have never grown Ficus as a bonsai, but I would not cut back to hard wood, I don't think from that picture that you need to be that drastic. I think I would remove the thin lower growths and just prune to shape. You can do it almost any time of the year being a tropical species.
I think you just need to keep it watered and in a warm light spot.?