Basic Bonsai Ficus Guide For Beginners
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 Worth Trying.
Growing a bonsai ficus can be a reasonably simple and enjoyable hobby; however, taking regular and proper care of the plant is a must. It will allow you to learn the basics of growing since it is fairly easy to keep alive and healthy. Some of the species you might want to try growing include the dwarf ficus, narrow-leaf ficus, and the weeping ficus, all fine choices.
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.
propagation Of Ficus.
Propagation of your bonsai ficus is simple and easy, as ficus in general will root from cuttings very well, just puting a cutting in soil is enough to have it rooting soon, but then you may already have plenty of ficus babies.
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.
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 Plants.
When it comes to watering your bonsai ficus, remember ficus like dry intervals between watering, by allowing the soil to dry, and you will know this just by feeling the soil regularly, and then watering, you should not have over watering problems. Autumn and winter can be a time when you may see leaves dropping or turning yellow, if you see this then its very possible the plant is being over watered.
Last Thoughts.
Learning about the basics of caring for your bonsai ficus will encourage you to want to know more, and to keep other types of bonsai trees, both indoor and out door.