Ficus Ginseng
4.6 out of 5 (179 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 and Indian Laurel
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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Ficus losing leaves I've never been able to get ficuses to stay alive longer than a season. This one started losing all its leaves once it started getting cold. Some of the moss is very crusty and it's all lost it's rich green color. Can't tell if I'm overwatering or underwatering or if this is just normal for ficus's when winter comes? #Ficus
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Bonsai Time! I rooted a leaf and a cutting of my Ficus Gensing Bonsai in perlite and planted up in a shallow planter. Iām not sure if the leaf prop will grow a new plant but boy did it have roots! Both rooted super fast! Wish me luck. I guess Iāll see you in a couple of decades! #Bonsai #FicusGang #FicusFam #FicusGinseng #PlantTherapy #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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What going on with my #FicusGinseng So I donāt know how long these have been on her leaves. They are only on the outside and I just noticed them today. We had a good rain today so I donāt know if itās damage to the weaker parts or if itās bugs. I donāt see any webbing or signs of of bugās around the leaves or soil. Can anyone help me out?
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Leaves are falling off like crazy. Any ideas why? #Ficus
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Soil mold & Repotting help. #Ficus my little Ficus ginseng has developed a mold or some type of growth in her soil. Iāve tried scraping it off but it keeps coming back. Sheās in the pot she came in which is a bit unusual in that you put the water in the bottom and a string wicks it up. I donāt know if that is the issue. I think I should probably re-pot her but I donāt know the best way to do it. Any thoughts? #SoilMix #repotting #FicusGinseng
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This plant has always done well. Heās inside , indirect light. Today I find him wilted and leaves are falling off. #Ficus
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hello I hope everyone is having a nice afternoon!!! have a question, does anyone know what these black spots are on my plant?šŖ“ā¤ļø Yesterday when I was watering my plants, I realized that there are black spots on my bunsai and I don't know what they are, I hope it's not something bad. #help #HappyPlants #bunsai #blackspots
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Any tips to bring her back to life? Sheās been dropping green leaves since I brought her home from IKEA a month ago. #Ficus
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Do we think my focus ginseng is dead? I noticed some of the leaves were starting to dry out and then I think I overwatered it one time and it seems like it got root shock and has dropped all its leaves. Anyone think it can come back from this?
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New tree owner hey guys, I just bought this bonsai does anyone have any tips? should I leave him outside or keep him inside? do I remove the fake moss off the top? How do they like to be watered?
Ficus Ginseng is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
š¦ Water Needs
Ficus Ginseng prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Ficus Ginseng requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Ficus Ginseng is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
šØ Humidity
Ficus Ginseng prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
šŖ“ Soil
Ficus Ginseng does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
š© Fertilizer
Ficus Ginseng should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
āļø Dormancy
Itās common for Ficus Ginseng to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
š Native Region
Ficus Ginseng is native to worldwide Tropics.
šø Flowers
Yes, you may see your Ficus Ginseng bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
ā¬ļø ā¬ļø Growth Pattern
Ficus Ginseng will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
š¦ļø Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Ficus Ginseng can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
š± Propagation
Ficus Ginseng can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2ā long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
š Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves arenāt always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantās life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itās likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Ficus Ginseng, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
š§ Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
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
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
Easy to grow
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