How to care for a Ficus microcarpa bonsai
Below is an introduction to the care of Ficus microcarpa bonsai and the cultivation techniques of green plants and flowers for netizens. Next, the editor will provide you with detailed answers.
In indoor gardening, you don't necessarily have to grow plants like golden edge dracaena, pothos, snake plant, or kaffir lily. There is also a type of potted plant that is very beautiful and vigorous, with lush branches and leaves, and an attractive shape. It is the mini ficus bonsai, also known as ficus landscape, and some friends call it ginseng ficus. Although it is not large in size and does not grow into a towering tree like the ones planted on the ground, it is really beautiful. When well cared for, it is more pleasing to the eye than pothos or dracaena. It is not only easy to raise and very tough but can also be kept for a long time, staying evergreen throughout the seasons and truly resembling a bonsai. So, how do you care for a potted Ficus microcarpa at home?
How to care for a potted ficus? Pay attention to 2 points: many leaves, green and lush, and a beautiful shape.
1. Potted ficus trees need plenty of sun.
Actually, it is a very sun-loving plant. The growth habits of the small potted ficus and the large ones planted on the ground are similar. When planted on the ground, they are exposed to the sun every day, with no issues at all, and grow wild, with very dense branches and leaves, looking robust and growing into a large tree.
Therefore, when we keep potted ficus trees at home, we should place them in a sunny area. If kept indoors, there must be sunlight, and the same goes for placing them on a balcony. Keeping them exposed to sufficient sunlight every day, even in summer, will not be a problem, making them very easy to care for.
Since potted ficus trees are not cold-tolerant, they should be moved indoors for care in winter. At other times, they can be kept outdoors, and even in the hot summer, they can be placed in the sun. In fact, they have a strong vitality, and in some cities, they can grow well even in the corners of walls or between bricks.
How to care for a Ficus microcarpa bonsai
2. Potted ficus trees can be pruned frequently.
If there are many branches, you can tidy them up by cutting off some branches to create an attractive shape. Generally, you can leave three to four main branches, each about 10-15 centimeters long, then top them to promote the growth of lateral buds. If you prefer a smaller plant, you can consider keeping the overall height below 40 centimeters. Once the branches grow to the thickness of a little finger, you can consider creating an even more beautiful and attractive shape.
Actually, potted ficus trees are very strong. If you forget to water them for a long time and some leaves fall off, you can place them on the indoor balcony in a well-ventilated and shady area, water thoroughly, and after a period of recovery, they will grow lush leaves again.
However, when keeping them indoors, do not water too frequently. Water them once every three to four days, and reduce watering when the temperature is low. In winter, it is better to keep them indoors and not let them freeze. In spring and autumn, provide some fertilizer to promote more robust growth.
The above sharing of how to care for a Ficus microcarpa bonsai and the comprehensive explanation of cultivation techniques hope to act as a stone to attract jade and solve your problems with green plants.