Ficus Microcarpa Ginseng Care – If you overdo watering, don’t worry. Most ficus bonsais can take this newbie mistake as well. To correct this issue, stop watering it so profusely and simply, make sure that the drainage hole has space to let wastewater to come out.
In the summer, when your tree does the bulk of its growing, a weekly dose of fertiliser can be an easy way to help the tree achieve optimum health. In the winter, just once a month will do.
More helpful tips, on the subject of fertilizing bonsai, can be found in our special article. In winter, an interval of one fertilization per month is quite sufficient for the Ficus Ginseng due to the reduced growth.
Bright exposure to a small splash of morning or evening sunlight is very beneficial for a Ficus Bonsai. It will never truly thrive in a location that offers poor lighting; if it’s too dark to read a newspaper, it’ll also be too shady for the Bonsai. For those who are rather forgetful with their watering habits, we’d recommend situating your specimen in a location that offers bright, indirect light with temperatures around 18? (64?) for optimum growth. Avoid more than two hours of direct sun per day, especially in the height of summer.
If you buy a ficus bonsai, there is likely no reason to repot it anytime soon. After all, we’re not aiming for growth with these guys; we want them to stay small. However, maintenance time does come eventually.
Keep leaves free from dust and inspect regularly for pests or fungus. Taking good care of your bonsai’s hygiene will go a long way in preventing insects and diseases. Ficus pests are mainly scale, mites and mealy bugs. Yellow leaves, sticky leaves, off color leaves and/or spider webs indicate insect problems. Most types of insect infestations can be controlled with a harmless solution of 1 tsp dish soap to 1 quart lukewarm water; Spray the entire plant down with mixture to create run-off, repeat as needed.
That’s why bonsai bowls are shallow and offer little room for the roots to develop. If you want to water less often and use normal soil, you can choose a larger bowl. This should be at least half as high as it is wide and provide room for the roots to develop. Keep in mind, however, that a Ficus Ginseng in a large bowl may soon no longer be a small bonsai.
For Bonsai currently under training, allow the trunk to thicken by letting it run slightly ‘wild’, loosening the structural wire every so often. Be patient – it’ll take in the region of 4 – 10 years for the trunk to achieve the desired girth. For those that were bought from a shop, the size shouldn’t change if pruned regularly.
The clipping of trees involves a basic thumb rule in which three leaves are removed from a pack of six leaves. However, it’s a personal opinion to shape and size the tree depending on individual preferences.
In addition, you should avoid drastic temperature changes with your bonsai. For instance, if your tree has been sitting outside and in warm temperature, avoid bringing it into a cold room where you have an AC turned on. The damage won’t be instant, but it will occur.
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