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.

Indoor Ficus Bonsai Tree

As an indoor plant, indoor ficus bonsai trees have been a favorite to use inside the home because of there dark green leaf color. The emarald ficus trees are different than other indoor Ficus varieties in that the leaves are much thicker. One of our indoor favorites. Prices range from $39 dollard up to and over $175 dollars for the lager emarld ficus trees. Read more

Ficus bonsai tree

This miniature tree is also called a green island ficus. The leaves are quite unique in that they are oval to roundish and a shiny dark green. This is where it gets the emerald name of the plant. This ficus tree forms rosettes at the end of it’s branches if kept trimmed.

If does grow branches and fruit well and easily develops aerial roots when kept humid, which makes a striking affect. It is different than other ficus varieties in that the leaves are much thicker.

Does well in lower or higher lighting conditions which makes it ideal for most rooms in your home. The green emerald ficus tree is an easy tree to grow indoors with very little maintenance. Read more