Adopting and caring for a Ficus
Adopting : Adding a sculpture-like Ficus Bonsai to a plant collection is a feeling only a plant parent can understand. At eplants, we bring you display-ready plants, with high-quality growth, compact shape and well-formed leaves
Locating : A Ficus is a versatile plant that can do well in sunny spots as well as shaded, lower light areas and even indoors. If you are growing them indoors, or a well-shaded balcony, we recommend that you move the plant around to a spot that has better light, once every few weeks
Potting : Since these plants are natives of the tropics they need porous, well-drained soils. They do well in a 30:30:30:10 mix of cocopeat, compost, coarse sand and Perlite
Watering : Bonsai need less water than most indoor plants. It’s a good idea to hold off watering till the top layer of soil is dry to the touch. Drooping or yellowing leaves could indicate over-watering or poor drainage.
Fertilising : If your potting mix is right, these plants will not require too much fertiliser. However, nourishing them with an organic liquid fertiliser two or three times a year will help them do well. If you are using a chemical mix, ensure that they don’t touch the stalk or its leaves. This could damage the plant.
Ficus Retusa is a unique tree species that can be groomed into beautiful forms making it is one of the most common bonsai trees. Its dwarf stature and thick trunk make it a very decorative, almost sculpture-like plant, ideal for modern designer homes.
Did you know?
Did you know that Ficus trees are estimated to have been on earth for 60 to 80 million years?
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