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• juniper trees
• japanese pine trees - white or black
• Flowering bonsai trees
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• chinese elm tree
• Chinese pepper tree
• hawaiian umbrella tree

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•  tree care

Review Ficus Bonsai Trees

 One of our favorites is the root over rock ficus bonsai. The rocks selected for this unusual arrangement are imported and washed in acid, making them strikingly unique. We then cut and cement the rocks to one side of the pot, leaving an ample well between them to hold water.

A ceramic bridge is cemented to the rocks on either side. A miniature, glazed mud figurine which overlooks the water is also added and cemented in place.

To complete the scene, a pagoda figurine is cemented to the stone located above the bridge.  It is a good tree to use as a beginner.

3 trees braided together, each 7-9 years old, 19-21 inches tall. purchase here.

Slightly different than some of the other varieties because of its really thick leaves.

The leaves are oval to rounded and are a shiny dark green. It does really well in low or medium light and is really easy to maintain indoors.

One of the things you will need to determine is where you plan to put it and will size matter.

Some of the ficus plants will be appropriate to have displayed on a tabletop, than in a larger pot on the floor for example. Or are you looking for one that may go in your outside garden?

Some boast the easy of indoor maintenance, so if you  have a busy lifestyle, this kind of bonsai tree may be for you. Read the descriptions carefully and look at the photos to ensure it will suit your decor in your home.

Green Emerald Ficus Also known as Green Island Ficus. This plant has oval to roundish dark green shiny leaves. Easily forms rosetts at the end of its branches when kept trimmed. Branches and fruits well and develops aerial roots when kept humid. Different from other Ficus varieties in that the leaves are much thicker. Does well in lower, medium or high lighting conditions.  Price 169.95 extra large

Ginseng Ficus Also known as the Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves that 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. Heavy exposed bulbous roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use. Price $195 dollars

Golf Ball Ficus Bonsai This braided ficus has a real golf ball nestled between the four braids which form the trunk of the tree. It has been cultivated and sculptured over the ball which cannot be removed without cutting the branches. This popular tree is recommended for home or office and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Comes with a 3" golfer "pick" figurine as part of the landscape scene. This is a very unique golf gift.  Very easy to care for. 22" - 26" tall (10 years old) Price $55.95