Ficus bonsai (ficus retusa)

Ficus bonsai trees are native to South and South-East Asia. This small-leaved fig tree species are particularly good for training as they produce sturdy trunks and nicely shaped, shiny small leaves. New shoots should be pruned back to two or three pairs of leaves; the woody branches and trunk should be wired only loosely. The bonsai wire that you use to shape the trunk may cut into the bark after only after three months.

When it comes to caring for a ficus bonsai remember that this tree needs to be kept indoors all year long. As with most bonsai trees, the ficus tree should dry out between watering. To test the soil, simply stick your finger down about an inch to see if it feels wet or dry. The key with ficus trees is to never allow the tree to go completely dry for any extended time. To water your tree, soak it or both the container it sits in, in water for about 10 minutes. Then, allow the soil to drain until no more water comes out from the bottom.

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Repotting is also important for bonsai tree care. The repot your ficus tree every two years. Normally ficus bonsai trees grow slow, but if yours is having a growth spurt and taking over its container within the first year, go ahead and repot your ficus. Generally the best time to repot a ficus bonsai like other indoor bonsai trees is during early spring months. For all other bonsai visit this page indoor bonsai trees here for other types of indoor bonsai.

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