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Ginseng Ficus | Ficus microcarpa | ceramic Pot
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Ficus microcarpa âGinsengâ, commonly known as the Ginseng Bonsai, is a distinctive indoor bonsai with a thick, swollen trunk and a canopy of small, glossy green leaves. Its exposed, root-like trunk gives every plant a slightly different appearance, while its forgiving nature makes it one of the best bonsai choices for beginners.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry slightly between waterings, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Never leave the pot permanently sitting in water. Reduce watering during winter.
SOIL
Free-draining bonsai soil containing a mixture of organic material and mineral components such as akadama, pumice, lava rock or fine grit. Excellent drainage is essential.
REPOT
Repot approximately every 2â3 years, ideally during spring when the plant is actively growing. Trim excessively long roots and replace old, compacted compost with fresh bonsai soil.
HUMIDITY
Medium
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Give your Ginseng Bonsai plenty of bright, indirect light and keep it somewhere with stable temperatures. Rotate the plant regularly to encourage balanced growth. New shoots can be trimmed back once they develop several leaves to maintain the classic compact bonsai shape.
COMMON MISTAKE
Treating "bonsai" as if it's a completely different type of plant. It's still a Ficus and needs proper light, watering and feeding. A dark shelf might look lovely, but the tree will disagree with the interior-design decision.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6â8 weeks if you want: âą Bonsai pruning advice âą Repotting advice âą Help shaping the canopy âą A general plant health check
PLANT FACT
The chunky "ginseng" base isn't naturally shaped through traditional bonsai techniques. Commercial plants are grown specifically to develop their thickened roots before being pruned and grafted to create the familiar miniature-tree appearance.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Southeast Asia