Description
What makes it special:
- A Bonsai tree is a replication of nature.
- Enhance the aesthetic appeal.
- A tree is planted in a shallow container.
- Best for both indoor and outdoor.
Ficus is one of the most popular trees for Bonsai. It is an excellent tree for beginners and pros alike. The tree grows oval-shaped, dark green leaves. The trunk of the ficus is thick and bulbous, reddish-gray, and has tiger-like stripes. The leaves grow densely, giving you a thick canopy.
Idea location for this bonsai is the sunny window sill, terrace, balcony, patio, outdoor garden, etc.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 12 inch (30 cm) |
*above specifications are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Fig, Chinese Banyan |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- The focus should be positioned outside or near the window in a sunny or semi-shaded place. Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with 3 to 5 hours of sunlight.
Soil
- The soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- Repot the bonsai every two in the spring season. It tolerates root pruning well.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Pruning:
- Trim the new shoots leaving one or two pairs of leaves.
- If the canopy becomes very dense the leaves should be thinned out in order to let light get in, prevent the inner twigs from dying, and encourage back-budding.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus, or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’t
- Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
Ficus Microcarpa Bonsai Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:
| Sunlight | 2 to 4 house of direct sunlight |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | The well-drained and coarse potting soil |
| Temperature | 25 to 35 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Bonsai fertilizer |
Ficus Microcarpa Bonsai Special Feature
Realistic representation of nature in the miniature form.
Ficus Microcarpa Bonsai Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Bonsai use to create a natural beauty in a small space
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