Bonsai Ficus Ginseng in a Pitti Pot – The Most Beloved Zen Gift in Miniature
The Ficus Ginseng Bonsai in its most compact version, paired with the elegant Pitti pot, is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to bring the art of bonsai to even the smallest spaces or find an original, highly impressive gift. Its sinuous, swollen aerial roots — the true aesthetic signature of this species — and dense, glossy green foliage create a distinctive sculptural composition, ready to be placed on any surface.
Plant characteristics
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Plant height: approximately 30 cm
- Distinctive, robust and dramatic aerial roots
- Small, oval, glossy leaves in an intense green
- Presented in the refined designer Pitti pot
- Mini format: ideal for a desk, bedside table, windowsill or shelf
- The perfect gift for any occasion: birthday, housewarming, thank-you gift
Care and maintenance
- Light: bright indirect light – avoid direct sunlight and frequent changes of position, which can cause the leaves to fall
- Watering: moderate and regular – the substrate should remain slightly moist; immersing the pot in water for 10 minutes every 7-10 days is the ideal method
- Temperature: ideally between 18°C and 28°C; it does not tolerate temperatures below 12°C or cold drafts
- Humidity: mist the leaves regularly, especially in winter when the heating is on
- Pruning: shorten new shoots to maintain the shape and encourage branching
Minimal footprint, maximum charm: the Ficus Ginseng Bonsai in a Pitti D.12 pot brings all the magic of the art of bonsai in a format that fits into any space and delights anyone who receives it.
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