🌳 Ficus Bonsai Plant (Ficus retusa / Ficus microcarpa)

The Ficus Bonsai Plant is a graceful miniature tree admired for its glossy green leaves, strong trunk, and natural sculptural form. Popular among bonsai beginners and enthusiasts alike, it’s resilient, easy to shape, and adds a touch of timeless elegance to homes, offices, or meditation spaces.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Bright, indirect light supports healthy leaf growth and compact form.

• Tolerates: Moderate light; can adapt to indoor conditions.

• Avoid: Direct harsh sunlight, which may scorch leaves, and very low light, which causes leaf drop.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

• Frequency: About once a week; more often in warm weather, less in winter.

• Important: Never let the soil dry out completely for long periods; avoid waterlogging.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Well-draining bonsai soil mix with akadama, pumice, and lava rock or a mix of sandy loam and perlite.

• Pot: Shallow bonsai containers with drainage holes to support the tree’s form.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced bonsai fertilizer.

• Avoid: Heavy feeding in fall and winter when growth slows.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Regularly trim back shoots to maintain bonsai shape and encourage branching.

• Repotting: Every 2–3 years in spring, refreshing soil and lightly trimming roots.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; occasional misting helps indoors.

• Temperature: Thrives between 18–27°C (65–80°F). Protect from drafts and cold below 15°C (59°F).

✅ Why Choose the Ficus Bonsai Plant?
🌿 Timeless Beauty: Miniature tree form brings nature indoors.
✨ Adaptable: Forgiving bonsai variety suitable for beginners.
🏡 Decorative Statement: Ideal for desks, living rooms, or meditative spaces.
🌱 Resilient: Hardy and long-living with proper care.