Ficus Ginseng
4.6 out of 5 (177 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Ficus Ginseng
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
Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan, Curtain Fig, Indian Laurel, Green Gem, Mellon Seed Tiger Bark and Indian Laurel Fig
How to care for Ficus Ginseng
How often to water your Ficus Ginseng
every 9
Ficus Ginseng 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 Ginseng 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 Ginseng does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ficus Ginseng in your home š”.
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
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How to keep my ficus ginseng alive? My plant is fairly small šŖ“ near a window šŖsouth facing š§ and gets about 1 to 3 āļøhours of sunlightāļø a day. āļø I have a heater š„µ in my room and I think itās causing my plant š± to get some yellowing ā ļø leaves. How do I balance āļø having my heater š„ but also keeping my plant šŖ“ happy. š Thanks for all tips! š #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #TheWateringHole #GregGang #Greggers #crazyplantlady #PlantAddict #TipsandTricks #ADHDPLANTLOVERS #EcoTherapy @MariansOasis @nellz4estfairyz @nellz4estfairyz @princesspitstop @DreamMachine
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Why is my ficus ginsengās leaves yellowing? This beautiful baby doesnāt seem to be growing much, and Iāve been watering it at the right times, it has about 2-3 hours of sunlight (direct) and I cannot figure out why it is yellowing! How can I save this! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #help #Ficus #NewPlantMom @DreamMachine @MariansOasis @nellz4estfairyz @princesspitstop
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Did I ID my plants right ? I need help lol #help #HappyPlants
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Is it normal for them to lose a bunch of their leaves at once and then regrow new ones? Or did I just narrowly avoid killing my poor plant? #Ficus
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My ficus is loosing a lot of leaves⦠always keep it inside and it was doing really well but now leaves get yellow and fall. The only recent change was I added a plant light for the fall/ winter⦠could it be at the root cause? #Ficus
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Help! #HappyPlants #Ficus #PlantTherapy #TheThread #help My ficuses leaves are turning yellow. Is this normal? Iāve had her for a long time and I donāt remember her doing this.
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My plants leaves are turning brown! I've been following the apps guide to watering. Why would they do this? #Ficus
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What's help for the foliage š #Ficus
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I've had this plant for over 10 years and just discovered it's supposed to be a bonzai. So suggestions please as to where to begin. Should I give up and let it be a tree? TIA #Ficus
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How do I care for this plant properly? I got this plant back in December and it was doing great for the first few weeks. The only knowledge I knew about this plant is that it was some sort of bonsai. It had so many leaves and it was so bushy and now it has barely any leaves and has light green splotches on all of its leaves. I have absolutely no clue how to care for it and I didnāt even know what kind of plant it was until I got this app. I donāt know how to water it so I let it dry out completely before watering. Any ideas? Also donāt mind the name⦠I thought it was funnyš
Care Summary for Ficus Ginseng
Ficus Ginseng
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
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 full⦠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
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
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