Bonsai ficus is very easy to keep, maintenance wise they require little, and are very unusual in looks compared to other bonsai trees.Being easy to keep, the bonsai ficus is a good starter for beginners.
Species To Try.
Growing ficus as a bonsai is a fairly simple task and enjoyable, though proper regular care is essential. by doing this you will learn the basics of care and the growth of your bonsai ficus. Some species worth trying is the dwarf ficus, the narrow leaf ficus, as well as the weeping ficus.
Range Of Temperature And Humidity.
Ficus is a large family of plants having some 600 species, a vast majority of them having a thick waxy type leaf enabling the ficus to live well in extreme dry air. A bonsai ficus adapts well to various humidity levels but are best grown inside, due to they need a minimum temperature of 55 F, you can put them outside during the summer months but bring them indoors if the temperature day or night falls below 55F.
Ficus Propagation.
Propagation. One of the easiest plants to root from cuttings, although the specifics for maximum success vary with species, its always worth sticking cuttings from your bonsai ficus into good soil,where they will root pretty quickly, unless you are already overrun with baby ficus.
Ficus Roots.
A lot of ficus will naturally grow banyan roots, so this feature is used often with the styling of bonsai ficus with the air root and the root over the rock type styles, using superthrive, on a monthly basis will help in the forming of the banyan roots.
Growing Seeds from Ficus.
Another way of getting stock to make your bonsai ficus is seeds, though this is harder to do than through cuttings, seeds from ficus need heat and of course humidity, but the seeds can easily fall foul of mold.
Watering Ficus.
The rules of watering for bonsai ficus trees is to let the soil dry out between waterings, so you should make sure to feel the soil before watering. Ficus can, during autumn and winter show signs of shedding its leaves because of excessive watering. One useful tip is to observe the leaves color, if they are turning yellow then stop watering, since yellow leaves are a sign that the tree is probably being over watered.
General Thoughts.
Getting used to caring for your bonsai ficus will be pleasurable, and hopefully you will feel confident enough with keeping other bonsai plants,both indoor and outdoors.
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