The Mini Ficus Ginseng Bonsai (Ficus microcarpa) is a compact indoor plant, with intertwined aerial roots that give it a sculptural appearance and a lush, compact green canopy, in a glazed ceramic pot. It is suitable for those with limited space and for beginners approaching bonsai for the first time, and is also a thoughtful gift idea.
Features
- Plant height: approximately 25 cm, suitable for small spaces.
- Pot: glazed ceramic, 11 cm diameter.
- Intertwined aerial roots, giving the plant a sculptural appearance.
- Green, compact canopy.
- Indoor plant, suitable for desks, shelves and side tables.
How to care for it
Light
It prefers bright, indirect light: a well-lit spot protected from direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves.
Water
Water thoroughly and let the soil dry out between waterings: approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter. To check when it is time, insert a finger into the substrate: if it is dry, you can water.
Temperature and humidity
The ideal temperature is between 18 and 25 °C; do not let it fall below 10 °C. Ideal humidity is moderate, between 40% and 60%.
Fertilizer, soil and repotting
In spring and summer, use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 30 days. The soil must be well drained: a mix of universal potting soil, sand and perlite works well. Repot when the roots begin to take up too much space in the pot, generally every 2-3 years and preferably in spring.
Stability
Maintain stable conditions and protect the plant from sudden changes in temperature or light to prevent leaf drop.
Why choose it
- Compact size, suitable for desks, shelves and side tables at home or in the office.
- Care level suitable for beginners.
- Intertwined aerial roots that make it a decorative element with a sculptural appearance.
- A green gift idea, already arranged in its ceramic pot.
Frequently asked questions
Where should the Ficus ginseng bonsai be placed?
At home or in the office, on desks, shelves or side tables, in a bright spot without direct sunlight.
How often should the Ficus ginseng be watered?
Approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, watering thoroughly only after checking with a finger that the soil is dry.
When should it be repotted?
When the roots begin to take up too much space in the pot, generally every 2-3 years, preferably in spring, in well-drained soil.
How can I prevent it from losing its leaves?
Maintain stable conditions and protect the plant from sudden changes in temperature or light; keep it between 18 and 25 °C and never below 10 °C.
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