How to Fertilize Ficus Ginseng
When Should I Start Feeding My Ficus Ginseng?
Ficus Ginseng is hardy in zones 9a through 11b and, as a tropical species grown almost exclusively indoors, its feeding season tracks the natural increase in daylight from late winter onward.
How Often Should I Fertilize My Ficus Ginseng?
Feed every two weeks from spring through late summer at half strength. Ficus Ginseng is a moderate grower that puts out flushes of small leaves during the warm months.
Reduce to once a month in early fall. Stop feeding entirely from November through February, even if the plant is in a warm room. Reduced winter light means the plant cannot use extra nutrients.
Leaf yellowing followed by drop is usually a watering issue, but if the soil smells salty or you see white crust on the surface, you may be over-fertilizing. Flush the soil and skip the next two feedings.
What Is the Best Fertilizer for Ficus Ginseng?
Ficus Ginseng does well with a balanced liquid fertilizer in a ratio like 10-10-10 or 7-9-5, diluted to half strength. A balanced formula supports both the thick aerial roots this plant is known for and its dense canopy of small leaves.
Liquid fertilizer is ideal because Ficus Ginseng is usually grown in a small, shallow pot with limited soil volume. Liquid feeds distribute evenly and wash through before salts can concentrate around the roots.
If you grow your Ficus Ginseng as a bonsai, some growers prefer a dedicated bonsai fertilizer. These are simply balanced formulas in lower concentrations, so a standard houseplant fertilizer at half strength works just as well.
How Do I Fertilize My Ficus Ginseng?
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