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Ficus Bonsai Tree

How To Care For A Ficus Bonsai Tree

Out of all the bonsai trees, the ficus is probably the most exotic. This type of bonsai is ideally suited for growing indoors, which is where in fact it should be kept year round. Growing a ficus bonsai can be a relatively simple and enjoyable task; however, taking regular and proper care of the tree is essential.

Lighting and Temperature

Light is another essential part of maintaining a healthy bonsai tree, and your ficus bonsai will grow best in either direct or indirect sunlight, as long as there is a sufficient amount of it. If you decide to place your bonsai in an area where there is mostly direct sun, you must remember to keep an eye on the tree, because sometimes the afternoon sun is hot enough to burn the delicate leaves of the plant. Grow lights will also work efficiently in this case.

Watering

Ficus bonsai trees like to dry out between waterings, so you should make sure to feel the soil before watering. Although they do like this drying out period, you cannot let your bonsai go completely dry for an extended period of time. You can pour water on your ficus bonsai tree as you would with any other plant; however, the best way to water this type of tree is by letting it soak in a sink or container of water for about five to ten minutes. After this you must allow it to drain, and you should repeat this process several times in order to ensure that your bonsai has received sufficient watering.

Feeding

Feeding the tree at least once every two weeks with Organic liquid fertilizer is important, because that’s not as strong or as harsh as most chemical fertilizers. Organic pellets such as rice cakes can also be used along with your regular fertilizers.

Humidity

As for the humidity issue, you should maintain at least some form of moisture in the air around your bonsai tree. This can be achieved by either the use of a humidity tray or a plate filled with stones and water.

Re-Potting

As well, you should remember that your ficus bonsai tree should be repotted every two years, and after re-potting be sure to water thoroughly and keep the plant in a shady location for the beginning couple of weeks.

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One Response to “Ficus Bonsai Tree”

  1. Pat Russell Says:
    February 17th, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I was presented with a FICUS tree in Nov.2010 in Little Rock, Ar. We are now rtaveling in Arizona where the humidity is [approx 12%]. The tree seem to be doing GREAT, but we will need to feed and water it on a regular basis, watering seem to be the most important, we will be in this area for 3-4 months and it seem to dry out quickley. any coments would be appreciated Pat

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