Ficus microcarpa Bonsai- Plant

Description

Bonsai is closely resembling circumstances in nature. These styles are open to personal interpretation and creativity of nature.

What makes it special:

• A Bonsai tree is a replication of nature.
• Enhance the aesthetic appeal.
• A tree which is planted in a shallow container.
• Best for both indoor and outdoor.

Plant Specifications

Planting and care

Sunlight

The ficus should be positioned outside or near window in a sunny or semi-shaded place. Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with 3 to 5 hours of sunlight.

Soil

The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.

Watering

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

During the main growing season feed the organic fertilizer once a month.

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

Repot the bonsai every two in spring seaon. It tolerate root pruning well.

Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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Prunning:

Trim the new shoots leaving one or two pairs of leaves.

If the canopy becomes very dense the leaves should be thinned out in order to let light get in, prevent the inner twigs from dying and encourage back-budding.

Plant Protection

Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.

Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

Donts

Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.

Ficus microcarpa Bonsai care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Ficus microcarpa Bonsai special feature

Realistic representation of nature in the miniature form.

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