The Mini Ficus Ginseng Bonsai (Ficus microcarpa), also known as ginseng bonsai, is a compact indoor plant with intertwined aerial roots that create a sculptural appearance and a neat green canopy, in a glazed ceramic pot. It is suitable for those with limited space and for anyone trying bonsai for the first time, and is also intended as a gift idea.
Features
- Plant height: approximately 25 cm, suitable for small spaces.
- Pot: glazed ceramic, 11 cm diameter.
- Intertwined aerial roots that give 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 allow the soil to dry out between waterings: approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter. To know 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 feature with a sculptural appearance.
- A green gift idea, already arranged in its ceramic pot.
What you receive
- Plant height: approximately 25 cm.
- Pot diameter: 11 cm.
- Pot: glazed ceramic.
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 and 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 you 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.
How tall is it and what kind of pot does it come in?
The plant is approximately 25 cm tall and comes in a glazed ceramic pot with a diameter of 11 cm, ready to be kept on a desk or shelf.
Is the bonsai a good Christmas gift?
Yes: it is a living gift to care for and watch grow over time. You can add the gift message service to your order to accompany your thought with a message.
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