Bring a distinctive natural sculpture into your interior with the Ginseng Ficus, an attractive bonsai-style plant known for its thick, exposed roots, sturdy trunk, and compact crown of glossy dark-green leaves. Its unusual form makes every plant unique and creates an elegant focal point for desks, shelves, side tables, reception areas, and office interiors.
Plant Details:
- Common name: Ginseng Ficus / Ginseng Bonsai
- Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa ‘Ginseng’
- Family: Moraceae
- Plant type: Evergreen indoor bonsai-style plant
- Pot size: 15 cm
- Foliage: Small, glossy dark-green leaves
- Trunk: Thick, sculptural exposed roots
- Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light
- Watering: Moderate
- Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained potting mix
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
- Growth habit: Compact, bushy, and upright
- Suitable for: Homes, offices, desks, shelves, and reception areas
- Maintenance: Moderate
Care Tips:
- Place the plant in bright, indirect light near a window.
- Gentle morning sunlight is suitable, but protect it from intense afternoon sun.
- Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.
- Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain completely.
- Avoid both prolonged dryness and waterlogged soil.
- Keep it in a warm location away from cold air-conditioning drafts.
- Avoid moving the plant frequently, as sudden environmental changes may cause leaf drop.
- Rotate the pot occasionally to promote balanced growth.
- Prune new shoots lightly to maintain its compact bonsai shape.
- Use a diluted, balanced houseplant fertilizer during the active growing season.
Safety Note: Ficus plants contain a milky sap that may irritate the skin and are harmful to pets if eaten. Wear gloves when pruning and keep the plant away from children and pets.
Note: Supplied in a 15 cm nursery pot. The shape of the exposed roots, trunk, foliage, size, and fullness will vary naturally from one plant to another. Decorative outer pot is not included unless stated otherwise.