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Ficus ginseng

Bonsai Ficus Ginseng

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Indirect sun

Plant height

30cm

12cm pot

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The Ficus Ginseng houseplant is an incredible bonsai with thick, juicy, above-ground roots and waxy, oval-shaped, green leaves. As a relatively easy plant to care for, the Ficus Ginseng is a great entry into the Japanese art of Bonsai. The perfect plant to bring some zen into your home.

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To see me at my best

Keep me in a bright spot but out of direct afternoon sunshine. Water me when my top few cms of soil has dried out and give me extra humidity.

Plant Care Tips

Put me next to an east or west-facing window, so that I can get morning or evening sunshine.

Water me generously when my topsoil is dry. Ensure water has drained so my roots don't sit in water.

Mist me regularly or keep me in a humid environment like a kitchen or bedroom.

About Bonsai Ficus Ginseng

History

The Ficus Ginseng or Ficus microcarpa is a common ornamental houseplant and outdoor tree often found growing along the streets of warm and tropical regions. The plant has been naturalised in parts of Africa, the Pacific and the Americas.

Cultivation

The roots of the houseplant are cultivated in China and Malaysia, where they are grown for around 15 years to develop their thick trunks. They are then imported into Europe by Dutch growers and grafted to create their classic bonsai look. In the wild Ficus microcarpa are only pollinated by one type of wasp.

Care

Bonsai Ficus Ginseng houseplants prefer warmth, ample light and humidity. They can temporarily cope with cooler temperatures and less light during winter, but they may drop leaves if they feel too stressed.

Did you know?

In some cultures in southeast Asia, Bonsai Ficus Ginseng houseplants are thought to be home to spirits and in China, they are associated with Qi energy. They also hold spiritual significance in Buddhism and Taoism.

Toxicity

If ingested Bonsai Ficus Ginseng houseplants can be toxic or poisonous so keep away from dogs, cats or other pets and small children.

Also Known As

Ginseng Bonsai; Curtain Fig; Indian Laurel; Maylay Banyan; Chinese Banyan; Glossy-Leaf Fig; Ginseng; Hill's Weeping Fig; Laurel Fig; Small-Fruit Fig; Pot Belly Fig; Laurel Rubber; Strangling Fig