Homeschool Facts

Bonsai ficus plants require little maintenance, are unusual in appearance compared to other trees, and for beginners the ficus is the ideal plant to start a bonsai with.

More Species To Try.

You will find growing a bonsai ficus can be a very enjoyable and simple task, as long as you pay regular attention to the proper care of it, this way you will start to learn about the basics of caring and growth as it develops. There are 3 worth trying initially, and they are the weeping ficus, the narrow leaved ficus, and the dwarf ficus.

Temperature And Humidity Range.

There are over 600 species of ficus, a great many of them have thick waxy type leaves that allows the plant to survive well in very dry air. Your bonsai ficus is very tolerent to a range of humidity levels. best grown indoors, as they require temperatures of a minimum 55 F, though can be kept outdoors during the summer where the temperature day or night does not fall below 55 F.

Ficus And Propagation.

Propagating from your bonsai ficus is easy as the plant roots from cuttings well, without going into specifics just stick the cutting in soil, and it will soon root. That of course is if you do not have lots of young ficus already.

About Ficus Roots.

Most ficus will grow banyan roots naturally, these features are often showcased by styling bonsai ficus in dramatic air root fashion, and root over rock styles. A monthly dose of superthrive can safely be given to the plant, and will encourage the formation of banyan roots.

Growing Ficus Seeds.

You can try raising plants for future bonsai ficus by planting seeds. though this is more challenging than cuttings, the seeds will need heat and humidity, and they are easily effected with mold.

Watering Ficus Plants.

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.

You will enjoy the caring and learning the basics of keeping your bonsai ficus, in turn you will want to go on and keep other bonsai that can be kept indoors and outside.

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