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What is Ficus Bonsai Tree Care?
Short_history_of_Ficus_bonsai">Short history of Ficus bonsaiThere are many species which have ficus genus in the world such as evergreen trees, shrubs, and woody climbers, but there are about half a dozen that are commonly used for bonsai. See the following species: ficus benjamina, ficus microcarpa (or giseng ficus), ficus retusa (or Green Island fig), ficus salicifolia, etc. Figs are found in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Many are native to southern Asia and India. Only two originated in Florida, however numerous species have been introduced to the American tropics. Ficus bonsai is extremely suitable for beginners because it is easily shaped and grows quickly. General_description_of_Ficus_sub-species">General description of Ficus sub-speciesFICUS BENJAMINA BONSAI. Popular house plant due to its elegant growth and tolerance to poor growing conditions. It has oval, thinly leathery leaves. Reductions to the trunk and the branches should be made gradually. The leaves are very sensitive to small changes in light. When it is turned around or re-located it defoliates easily. FICUS RETUSA, or FICUS MICROCARPA BONSAI. A rapidly-growing, rounded, broad-headed, evergreen tree. Bears beautiful oval, glossy, dark-green leaves up to 10cm long though these reduce with ease. Ficus retusa bonsai is extremely tolerant for small amount of sunlight and poor humidity. It also easily regenerates even after hard pruning.FICUS GINSENG is another variation of FICUS MARIPOSA. GINSENG FICUS has oval, dark green leaves and rootstock which has characteristic shape to the ginger root. The bark of ginseng ficus is of reddish colour. This ficus needs only a modest amount of water.Leaves_and_trunk">Leaves and trunkMost Ficus species evolve produce aerial roots from the branches and huge trunks in nature. Some are straight, some curved, others fluted. Most will do the same in containers. Bonsai leaves vary in size depending on the species. Not all fig trees have small leaves. Some are twelve inches or more across. Flowers_and_fruit">Flowers and fruitFicus trees have flowers, although they are not visible. The "fig" fruits are small and often colorful. They grow on short stems, without stems and in clusters depending upon the species. Tolerance_to_climate">Tolerance to climateIt is possible to grow Ficus bonsai outdoors but only in places where the climate is mild. Ficus bonsai are not frost hardy but they need to be protected from frost and cold temperatures. Thus for people living in other-than-tropical climates, the tree should be kept indoors during the winter under fluorescent lights. Ficus bonsai will do well when the temperature does not fall below 15°C. Tolerance_to_sun">Tolerance to sunWhen indoors, Ficus bonsai should be kept near a south facing window. Ficus will tolerate full sun. However temperature fluctuations should be kept to a minimum, so do not position the tree near the radiators which dramatically dry the surrounding air. Repotting">RepottingAll potted plants will eventually outgrow their containers. The miniaturization of a bonsai trees is maintained by keeping the roots confined to the small container. The tree should be removed from its container and its root inspected once a year while it should be repotted every two years. Ficus bonsai needs to allow the water to drain easily, thus use basic soil mixture when repotting. Sufficient fertilizer is important for their growth, since ficus bonsai are grown in limited soil amounts. Watering">WateringWatering must be plentiful during the spring and summer period while the plant is outside. In winter, allow the soil to dry out before watering. Spray the plant often to maintain humidity. Pests_and_diseases">Pests and diseasesAs living trees, bonsai are susceptible to insect attacks and disease. The biggest probems can be caused by mites and scale insects. Also you may find black spots on your fungus. Defoliation can be the consequence of overwatering or incorrect position of bonsai tree. Yet Ficus bonsai will leaf out in 3 to 6 weeks if the conditions are improved. Shaping_ficus_bonsai">Shaping ficus bonsaiFicus bonsai can be shaped into the desired form by pruning or wiring. Pruning also reduces growth above ground in order to maintain a balance with root growth. It is better to prune Ficus in spring. You can trim branches of various sizes by sharp scissors or shears. When pruning back smaller branches, leave a short stub which will dry out over the following days, removal of this dry stub is easy and leaves a far smaller scar in the bark. Styles">StylesFicus bonsai vary in styles and size. The most popular bonsai styles are simple forms such as informal upright and leaning styles. Also you may try the following styles: small groups, multiple trunk, raft, and semi-cascade. Ficus_bonsai_Summary">Ficus bonsai SummarySince Ficus is tropical and sub-tropical species, they can grow indoors. Various techniques such as pruning, wiring, and trimming can be applied for shaping bonsai. Light and humidity are essential for ficus bonsai. Ficus bonsai is perfect for beginners because it is not difficult to care for and just in two years he will have an impressive and beautiful bonsai tree.
What is the name of a Chinese bonsai tree?
Chinese Elm, Ficus, Crassula (Money Tree)
What temperature range can be tolerated by a ficus tree?
With the exception of F. carica, most Ficus are tropical, and require temperatures above 55F. An excellent choice for an indoor bonsai. Indoor Ficus appreciate being brought outdooors during summer. Does not like draughts.
Is the bonsai tree a good gift?
A bonsai tree makes a great gift. Depending on the type of bonsai you get - it is a gift that can last a lifetime!! What makes the bonsai a unique gift idea is that often the bonsai is sold by age - so you can match the age of the tree to celebrate various years of passing. For example you might get a 10 year old bonsai to celebrate 10 years on the job for a corporate gift or 5 year old bonsai to celebrate 5 years of cancer survival. Another great option for the bonsai gift is a anniversary bonsai - where you match the year of marriage to the bonsai - celebrating that the bonsai tree started it's life the same year the married couple began their life together. Here is a good bonsai site that actually arranges the bonsai trees by year - http://www.bonsaiboygifts.com/
What is a good tree for a bonsai?
Depends on your climate, whether you have outdoor space for growing it or need it to stay inside. There are thousands of varieties of trees and shrubs that will make good bonsai, I personally have about 75, of which about a dozen are indoor tropicals. The nost common for beginners are probably ficus for indoors, juniper for outdoors.
Can you grow a juniper bonsai tree indoors?
Definitely not. This is a common mistake that many people and beginners I know or have seen before make. Juniper trees are an evergreen plant, (Never lose their leaves, keep them the whole year.) and under the type of plant conifers (Spiky, needle or pointy like foliage growing plants that have cones that contain their seeds. They only start getting cones once they are old enough and big enough) so they are to NEVER be put inside. Make sure you put them in a place with full sun, water regularly(Only when the soil is dry.) but even when the hottest weather comes, like 35 or 40 degrees Celsius, you will need to protect these hardy, tough plants. Because no plants are scorching heat immortal, even the toughest plants around.
Is a ficus a tree or a plant?
I dunno if a ficus is a tree but i know ica is a ficus. Answer Ficus is the rubber tree family.
What is a ficus?
A ficus is a plant belonging to the genus Ficus, these include the rubber plant.
When was Ficus faulkneriana created?
Ficus lacunata was created in 1997.
Are Ficus benjamina and Ficus lyrata closely related?
yes, they are members of the same genus of plants - Ficus.
What is the difference between Korean ginseng and panax ginseng and what are the efficacies of both types of ginseng?
The ginseng grown in Korea is panax ginseng.
How long does a bonsai tree live?
Like any other tree a bonsai will never reach a fixed maximum height. A combination of carefully pruning and root pruning results in a smaller tree, but bonsai continue to grow their entire life, just much slower than the same tree in the ground.
