Ficus Ginseng - a lush and robust bonsai, with minimal care requirements, resistant to diseases and pests.
Ficus Ginseng appears as a bonsai obtained from an old Ginseng or Retusa trunk with exposed aerial roots, often grafted with Ficus Microcarpa, for a more compact appearance of the leaves and crown.
Placement - in the brightest possible location, without direct sunlight, away from heat sources (radiators, heaters, etc.). Avoid placing near a window that is frequently opened or in areas exposed to drafts.
Watering. The plant is watered when the substrate is completely dry - be careful after each watering not to leave water stagnating in the ceramic pot. The amount of water will be adjusted by observing the plant, depending on the microclimate (ambient temperature, ventilation, etc.) and watering habits or the time you can dedicate to plant care in general.
Pruning is done when the crown grows irregularly/unsightly or when stronger branching is desired - to be avoided in the cold season.
Fertilizing every 2-3 weeks, with a special bonsai fertilizer or a balanced generic fertilizer (in weak dilution, to avoid sedimentation in the substrate and deposition on the roots).
Repotting can be done every 2-3 years, in wider pots by a maximum of 2-3 cm. Use special bonsai substrate. See the repotting guide here: Repotting - replanting
To maintain the shape and size of the plant, repotting can be avoided by reducing the root system - every 2-3 years, the plant is removed from the pot, then 30% to 50% of the roots are removed. Afterwards, it is replanted and supplemented with bonsai substrate.
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