How much sunlight does my Ficus Bonsai need?

Ficus Bonsai requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Ficus Bonsai like?

Ficus Bonsai doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Ficus Bonsai?

Ficus Bonsai 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!

Should I fertilize my Ficus Bonsai?

Ficus Bonsai 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Ficus Bonsai go dormant?

It’s common for Ficus Bonsai to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Ficus Bonsai native to?

Ficus Bonsai is native to worldwide Tropics .

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Q: How often should I water my Ficus Bonsai?

Ficus Bonsai 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.

About Ficus Bonsai

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. 🐝 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

Scientific name

Ficus retusa

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

ficus ginseng, Retuse fig and Ficus Ginseng

How to care for Ficus Bonsai

Water

How often to water your Ficus Bonsai

Ficus Bonsai needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.

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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Oakland, California

39% Low

Growing Ficus Bonsai in Oakland right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 31st, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Oakland is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 39.1% ☀️

February 5th, 2023

Oakland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Oakland is expected to increase by 39.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.8 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Oakland is getting an average of 8.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 11.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Ficus Bonsai: 1ft from a window

Ficus Bonsai love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ⛅.

Ficus Bonsai does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Ficus Bonsai

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ficus Bonsai: repot after 2X growth

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 Bonsai after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Ficus Bonsai

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 4th, 2023

The growing potential in Oakland is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…