Ficus Bonsai

I've grown several varieties within the Ficus Bonsai family and have some observations to share. living art form that reflects decades of patient cultivation varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — wiring branches during the growin…

I've been growing Ficus Bonsai for a full year now and want to capture what each season offered. winter rest with protection from extreme frost for most species was the clear high point — everything you're told about Ficus Bonsai at that time of year is true. But the plant has something to offer in …

Ficus Bonsai is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: spider mite and scale in stressful growing conditions. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage. Beyond that, seasonal change including blossom, foliage colour, and bare w…