Ficus Ginseng
4.2 out of 5 (13 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
Chinese banyan, Malayan banyan, curtain fig and Indian Laurel
Taxonomy
Ficus microcarpa
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 8
Fast grower 5
Browns easily 3
Pest magnet 3
Blooms easily 1
@Martin
New York, NY
02/16/2021
I got this ficus from Costa Farms on Amazon and really dislike the potting setup. It has a layer of rocks glued to the pot. This plant har been a trooper for over a year but now showing signs of trou…
03/01/2021
In a perfect world, this would be 5 stars. However, I live with lots of other folks and this plant attracts small hands. Also, if you don't get the water and the light spot- on, it'll drop leaves. C…
@Jessaburra
Sandy, OR
02/24/2021
Super hardy. Loves going outside in bright shade/dappled sun during the summer. Takes a long time to grow but it becomes a small tree in your space.
@Jen
Denver, CO
02/23/2021
Very forgiving plant that grows quickly after pruning/shaping in the warmer months. A great entry-level bonsai.
@Livr0s3
Bethlehem, PA
02/13/2021
It’s finicky but beautiful! I love it!
@Smokeheem
Riverview, FL
04/04/2021
Soooo coool
How to care for Ficus Ginseng
Water
How often to water your Ficus Ginseng
every 9
Ficus Ginseng needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Ficus Ginseng in your home
a window
Ficus Ginseng may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ficus Ginseng in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ficus Ginseng
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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ficus Ginseng after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ficus Ginseng
Ficus Ginseng
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
