Ficus Bonsai Info

Ficus Bonsai is one of the most commonly grown indoor Bonsai Trees for sale. This species is also commonly grown as outdoor Bonsai, especially in sub-tropical and tropical climates.

Ficus Bonsai Tree – Variegated (ficus benjamina)

The Ficus Benjamina is an indoor tropical bonsai tree that is easy to care for. The Benjamina has large dark evergreen leaves with a pointed tip that can be reduced in size by trimming. Trimming will also keep the tree tight and compact as will direct sun.
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Price: 115.95

Ficus Bonsai Tree (ficus retusa)

Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small, horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy trunk with banyan roots. The Retusa is among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees.
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Price: 295.00

Artificial Ficus Bonsai Tree

Please allow up to 14 days for delivery. Handcrafted Ficus bonsai tree with artificial foliage and a preserved Grapewood trunk.
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Price: 139.95

The good thing about this species is that they are very sturdy and can easily endure the common errors a beginner in this art form commits. It can also survive even in cases of occasional under-watering or overwatering.

There are actually several fig varieties from which you can grow a ficus miniature, the most popular of which are Ficus salicaria, benjamina, and microcarpa. Practically all ficus varieties with small leaves may be miniaturized and included in your collection.

Ficus Bonsai on display

Image by OpenEye
This is the tree in January of 06 on display at a club meeting. It shows the speed with which tropicals can be developed as bonsai. All of the branches have been developed since the fall of 2004.

Ficus Bonsai Care Tips

Of course, you will need to learn as much as you can about proper ficus Bonsai care. Among other things, you need to make sure your collection receives adequate amounts of light in order to remain healthy and strong. Too little light may cause them to become weak, discoloured, and vulnerable to disease.

It is best to display your indoor ficus near the window and supplement natural light with artificial light several hours each day.

Watering is equally important in caring for your collection. Under-watering can cause dehydration whereas overwatering can lead to drowning, both of which can cause the death of your plants. It is best to water when the soil has almost completely dried.

Green Metal Watering Can – 2 Pints

A beautifully designed watering can imported from England which is constructed from a single piece of metal — rolled and shaped in the unique English style.
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Price: 89.95

Brass Watering Can – 2 Pints

The can is supplied with a very fine brass, removable, rose which is fitted with the perforated head facing up in order to provide the most gentle spray for your bonsai, household plants or delicate seedlings.
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Price: 149.95

Ficus Bonsai Protection

And because you are taking care of a living organism, you will have to feed it regularly with the right nutrients in the right amounts. It is recommended to use houseplant fertilizer once each week or every two weeks.

Superthrive Vitamins and Hormones – 4 oz.

Add one drop to each gallon of fertilizer mixture and apply when watering. Use also after re-potting. 4 oz
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Price: 12.95

Superthrive Vitamins and Hormones – 1/2 oz

Saves plants from waiting to make many life-process complexes, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
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Price: 6.95

Rapeseed Cake Organic Fertilizer

Our rapeseed Maruta brand is manufactured in Japan and contains no animal products, including bonemeal.
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Price: 10.95

Crystal/Pokon Fertilizer

Balanced plant food with essential trace elements for vigorous and beautiful plants and trees. Made in Holland. 8.5 oz.
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Price: 7.95

Be sure to water thoroughly before applying and only do this once each month during winter. With this species, you can truly let your creativity flow freely, as this can easily be shaped and styled in any way you want. Finally, when you wire your Ficus Bonsai trees to shape them, be sure to monitor its growth carefully, removing and adjusting the wire before it can cut into the bark of the tree.