I don't know why I didn't notice this until now, but in the Start Here: The Basics, FAQ, Recommendations, Links pinned thread, I found some really good, detailed info regarding figs in pots.  I've seen a few posts relating to the subject and thought this was worth putting in the spotlight for those that overlook things easily, like myself.

http://figs4fun.com/bills_figs.html

Also, if Bill is an active member here, just want to say THANK YOU for those great details!

great info thanx for sharing

Whew!  He puts a lot of work into those figs!  Great photos and explanations!  I think I have some root pruning to do!

Suzi

Bills a good guy. But as good as his mushroom compost is, it is crazy heavy.  Not my cup of tea in the soil world.

I've been to Bills a few times. He is close to my house. You could not create better looking, healthier trees. 

A few points about Bill's Figs:

1: He does not ship(if you want one of his trees, i'm happy to help out a member and i'll ship it to you, just pay for the material and shipping although I don't think he has anything "special"). You'll have to call him for his list of trees that changes yearly.
2: He sold me a Neri II last year that exploded with FMV a few weeks after I bought it home. All of his trees onsite are clean, so I suspect some of his scion is coming from an external source
3: Well worth the visit, but be prepared for the hard sell to buy his potting system.
4: If you are within a few hours, go buy a tree just for the invite to fig fest in the fall.
5: His Red Lebanese is NOT Bass's Red Lebanese(thanks to some members for pointing that out earlier in the year)

tim,

some cuttings, even from what looks like a health parent, will show FMV while rooting. once grown and has less stress, you might not see the FMV. but it's still there.