Ficus retusa. Bonsai 21 years. Chinese banyan
Ficus retusa. Bonsai 21 years. Chinese banyan. Indoor bonsai. It is one of the most popular bonsai among the bonsai lovers. Its resistance makes it ideal for beginners and its possibilities ideal for experts. In addition to its great resistance and adaptability, it is highly appreciated for its ability to produce aerial roots.
Leaf type: evergreen
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Ficus retusa. Bonsai 21 years. Chinese banyan. Indoor bonsai. It is one of the most popular bonsai among the bonsai lovers. Its resistance makes it ideal for beginners and its possibilities ideal for experts. In addition to its great resistance and adaptability, it is highly appreciated for its ability to produce aerial roots.
Location: Place it indoor near a source of natural light and away from heat or cold sources. They are classified as indoor bonsai if they come from tropical climates. In areas with a Mediterranean climate, they can be placed outdoors in summer, but protected from the intense sun.
Watering: Abundant in summer, moderate in winter.
Curiosities: Aerial roots are a characteristic of many Ficus bonsai species. They allow them to extend their branches and cover more surface area.
Dimensions in centimetres approx. (width x depth x height): 49 x 39 x 50 cm.
Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The pot is included on the dimensions. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being, so the vegetative state of the plant changes according to the season. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.
Data sheet
- Genus
- Ficus
- Habitat
- Indoor
- Leaf type
- evergreen
- Bonsai pot dimensions (approx.)
- From 29 to 36 cm
- Level of care
- Easy
Family
Moraceae
Origin
India, Java, China
Fertilisation
Spring to autumn with Hiryo Gold organo-mineral fertiliser or fast-acting fertiliser such as Nutribonsai.
Transplant
Every 2 years in spring or summer. Afterwards, it is recommended to water with Mistral Bonsai's Vitabonsai invigorator to speed up the tree's recovery.
Soil
Terrabonsai. Special soil for bonsai, which will satisfy its water and nutrient needs, stimulating the development of roots and general vigour. Other soils can also be used, such as a mixture of 70% Akadama + 30% Kiryuzuna, which promotes growth, although it will require more frequent watering.
Pruning
In spring.
Pinching
.Cutting at 2 leaves, when the shoot has 4 to 6 leaves. All Ficus trees secrete latex in the cuts, as a healing agent. It is neither necessary nor practical to use sealing paste for the cuts.
Wiring
All year round.
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