Ficus Microcarpa
4.6 out of 5 (177 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Ficus Microcarpa
Did you know that all plants in the Ficus genus produce figs? In fact, the word Ficus quite literally means figs! Even cooler, all figs are pollinated by tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. š Ficus plants also contain latex which emerges as a milky sap when twigs are broken. This latex makes them toxic, so be sure to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets!
Taxonomy
Ficus microcarpa
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales
Also known as
Ficus Ginseng, Ficus Ginseng, Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan, Curtain Fig, Indian Laurel, Green Gem and Mellon Seed Tiger Bark
How to care for Ficus Microcarpa
How often to water your Ficus Microcarpa
every 9
Ficus Microcarpa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Ficus Ginseng in your home
a window
Ficus Microcarpa love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ficus Microcarpa does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ficus Microcarpa in your home š”.
How to fertilize Ficus Microcarpa
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ficus Microcarpa after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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I am finding mixed messages on the watering of my Ficus Ginseng. Some say every two to three weeks and others say keep it moist by watering every few days. Which is correct? #Ficus
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Can I bath the plant daily when watering the soil?Thank You! #Ficus
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Green leaves to brown and falling off! Ahhh! This is the first time I've ran into issues with this one. This morning it was totally fine. This evening all of it's leaves are falling off and they've gone from green to brown. First 2 photos are it's leaves now. Last photo was earlier today and it has more photos on its page. I'm watering it like normal. Misting like normal. Environment hasn't changed. Is right next to an east facing window. Only difference is I have a few other trees above it, a willow, a jacaranda, and a delonix regia. I got the correct fertilizer for my jacaranda and delinix today and fed them immediately but I did this by putting the solid fertilizer in some water to get food to them fast as my other delonix (not above it) was starving... they drain onto my Ginseng but nowhere do I see that 10-10-10 fertilizer would harm my Ginseng so i left it to get rained on as it always has been. Was the fertilizer too much? How can i help it get better faster? Also something ive always wondered... ever since I got it if I poked hard enough I could put a hole in it's trunk.. is that normal? #ficus #beforeandafter #ficusgang #ficusginseng #ficusginsengbonsaitree #helpneeded
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Sad bonsai Iāve had this bonsai since I moved out from my parents house in 2017ā¦ I really donāt want him to die š but heās looking unhealthyā¦ I donāt know if I left it too long in between watering. The leaves are droopy and starting to brown. Itās a ficus microcarpa ginseng, please help!!
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Help ! Advice please I was given this plant that someone didnāt want . When I adopted the plant it was 5 inches in height . I donāt know what it is and itās starting to flop over . I have some plants clips holding the stems together for now . Does anyone know what this plant is ? I used the plant identifier and it came up with a few different types . I thought it was a bonsai type of plant because of the thick tree like roots. Itās a beautiful plant I hope it survives , as I donāt know anything about plants . I just wing it with all the plants given to me that no one wants š #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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Why are my leaves not so well ? #Ficus
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My bonsai tree is losing its leaves. It has been since May. I have moved spots, changed pots, even tried watering less. Does anyone know the reason? Any suggestions? #Ficus
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Fertilizer for Ficus What is a good, natural, fertilizer for a Ficus bonsai? I've had mine for 3 years and I'd like more leaves to grow.
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My Yoshi is just in love with our new plant family members!
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Sir is dropping leaves like crazy, Iāve been misting it everyday to no avail. HELP #Ficus
Care Summary for Ficus Microcarpa
Ficus Microcarpa
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 108
Fast grower 55
Large, lush leaves 32
Browns easily 20
Easy to propagate 18
Pest magnet 8
Blooms easily 3
02/15/2022
very easy to take care of. a good starter plant.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
02/14/2022
I didnāt think about how hard it would be to own one, but Iām excited and up for the challenge!
01/31/2022
I made a Bonsai tree. Itās ower 20 year old
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
01/24/2022
difficult to look after i think .. :/
12/25/2021
I love my tree
Survivor
Browns easily
12/19/2021
I love my bonsai; however, it is a little picky and difficult to care for. When I first got it, it came in a plastic pot which seemed to work fine but I always repot my plants in terracotta pots so after a month or so I did! It worked charms and was doing really well and was SUPER lush and fullā¦ Then out of nowhere it started dropping leaves and browning rapidly. It was losing 20 ish leaves a day and eventually it only had about 10 leaves left. I was super bummed and thought I killed it, but I placed it next to a growing light in hopes that would help, which is did!! Not only has it made a comeback, but it is now thriving. Ficus ginseng are tricky little guys, but worth it.
Fast grower
Survivor
Browns easily
12/12/2021
Bonsai 5 yrs old growing fast
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
12/12/2021
This is the perfect starting plant, will survive almost anything.
Survivor
11/13/2021
grows very easily and requires just a watering every now and then! great for people only just starting with plants
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
11/10/2021
Iām going to admit Iām not the best plant parent at times and often I forget to water my ficus : ( But, he always powers through and continues to grow and prosper. As long as your little buddy is getting lots of sunlight heās a survivor and super easy to care for!
Survivor
Fast grower
10/31/2021
Very pretty. For any of those tree-lovers, this plant would be for you. Itās like having a miniature tree! I love it!
10/26/2021
Bought it full of leaves and green then they all started dying, this was two months ago, and now I see new buds and looks like the plant is coming back
Survivor
10/10/2021
He is losing his leaves quickly!
10/09/2021
A fan favorite
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
10/05/2021
So far I really love my ficus! Iām still learning how to take care of it and so far I havenāt had any problems that Iām aware of. Honestly so pretty and I canāt wait for it to grow big and strong š
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
09/20/2021
they are VERY forgiving if you over/under water and also look very nice! although they are on the expensive side i donāt regret getting one at all
Survivor
09/19/2021
itās very pretty but if you are a day late watering it the leaves will start falling off pretty quickly
Browns easily
09/17/2021
I got this little guy recently bc I love the feature on the trunk that reminds me of an elfin face. Itās easy to care for, & a nice bonsai. I plan to let grow for awhile & then style it as a bonsai in s few years. I would absolutely recommend this as for anyone, as it is easy to keep happy inside year round.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
09/14/2021
Mine just happens to be too cuteā¦ that being said, I think they like to drinkš¤·š»āāļø seems they brown more if I let them get too dry, havenāt had it very long.
Browns easily
09/09/2021
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