Product Description:
It is actually a member of the fig family, Moracaea and the common name is (Ginseng Ficus). Native to China and other areas of tropical Asia. Ficus bonsai is an appealing specimen that you need to consider growing. It is tropical and has a beautiful trunk with numerous roots, making it a good choice for bonsai. It grows well indoors and has dense foliage. The tree grows oval-shaped, dark green leaves. The trunk of the ginseng ficus is thick and bulbous, reddish gray, and has tiger-like stripes. The leaves grow densely, giving you a thick canopy. The best part of growing ginseng ficus as a bonsai tree is that it requires little maintenance.
Light:
Your Bonsai will need a good amount of light. Indoors, placing it on a window sill is a good idea. If this is not available, plant lights can aid in growing your Ginseng Ficus. If you take your tree outdoors during the summer, plan to place it in a spot that gets plenty of sun.
Soil:
Ginseng Ficus trees do well in a soil mix that is sixty percent aggregate and forty percent organic matter.
Water:
Water your Ginseng Ficus thoroughly whenever the soil gets slightly dry. Misting the plant daily is a good idea, but do not water to the point where the Bonsai is dripping, or else fungal issues can occur.
Temperature and Humidity:
The Ginseng Ficus is an indoor Bonsai and is not frost hardy. It can be brought outside once temperatures are consistently above 60oF but must be kept in the sun and not allowed to dry out. Low humidity can be tolerated due to the waxy surface covering the Ficus’ leaves, but it will thrive in a humid environment.
Pruning:
Pruning is a necessity and part of what makes a bonsai a bonsai and not just a plant. You can forego the pruning for a year or longer to achieve a thicker trunk. When ready to prune leaves, a good rule to follow is to prune back to two leaves after six to eight leaves have grown.
Fertilizer:
Bonsai draw on very little soil, so it is necessary to replenish their nutrients occasionally.
