Ficus Ginseng
4.7 out of 5 (144 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 92
Fast grower 43
Large, lush leaves 27
Browns easily 19
Pet friendly 16
Easy to propagate 14
Pest magnet 8
Blooms easily 2
@Martin
New York
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…
@Nellbell85
Boulder, Colorado
09/17/2021
I got this little guy recently bc I love the feature on the trunk that reminds me of an elfin face. It’s easy to care for, & a nice bonsai. I plan to let grow for awhile & then style it as a bonsai i…
@Cat_aholic
Tyler, Texas
07/24/2021
This bonsai has been through it she had a massive aphid infestation and lost alllll of her leaves but now she has a ton of new growth! I am glad I didn’t give up on her. I also have noticed that thes…
@Nishlaursen
Arvada, Colorado
06/25/2021
Really cool little tree. I purchased this little ginseng ficus tree for my husband for Father’s Day at our local King Soopers grocery store. I haven’t had to water it yet this week since of course th…
@Elliottsgar…
Davison, Michigan
08/28/2021
I’ve had this for around a year now, and I have had no issues. My two cats haven’t had any problems with it. It has thrived in its shady spot near my window, which gets no direct sunlight and just pa…
@Twistyourst…
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05/14/2021
Temperamental! Looses leaves easy but mine also gives new ones easy too! Mine likes brighter light and closer to the south window than when I had it in the north window. I let mine dry out before wat…
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…
@Gareth
Shorewood, Wisconsin
05/13/2021
Super easy to care for. It’ll lose a few leaves long before it throws in the towel. The trunk responds to watering as well; it will start to look dry and shrunken if it’s gone too long without water.…
@Miamilaw97
Columbus, Ohio
07/11/2021
My ficus & money tree are my favorite plants. The ficus is a bonsai (I think) but is cool to watch grow, and shaping it. And every week or so, put the water in….very easy for beginners to experts w…
07/12/2021
I think it’s a funky plant and I saw this little growth on the side and then it grew into an entire branch with its own leaves and everything. I’ve loved watching my little plant grow it even looks l…
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 region 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.
