Ficus Microcarpa 《人参榕》

*In polybag

🌿 Why You’ll Love Ficus microcarpa:

• Beautiful glossy foliage with a tidy, compact growth habit

• Often styled with exposed roots for a natural bonsai effect

• Perfect for homes, offices, or gift-giving

• Hardy, adaptable, and beginner-friendly

🌿 Ficus microcarpa – Care Guide

Commonly known as the Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, or Ficus Ginseng (when bonsai-styled), Ficus microcarpa is a hardy, elegant plant with dense foliage and a strong root system. It can be grown as a bonsai, indoor tree, or landscape shrub, making it a favorite for both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect light

• Can tolerate some direct sun or partial shade

• Too little light may result in leggy growth and leaf drop

• Outdoors: best in filtered sunlight or dappled shade

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 3–5 cm (1–2 inches) of soil is dry

• Likes regular watering but avoid soggy soil

• Reduce watering in winter

• Bonsai types: water when soil begins to dry out (use chopstick method to check)

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining soil (bonsai soil mix or potting mix with perlite)

• Ensure pots have drainage holes

• Repot every 1–2 years to refresh soil and manage root growth

• For bonsai: prune roots and reshape canopy during repotting

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temp: 18–30°C (64–86°F)

• Keep away from cold drafts and avoid temps below 12°C (54°F)

• Enjoys moderate humidity—mist occasionally indoors

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in growing season (spring–autumn)

• Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer

• For bonsai: use a slow-release bonsai fertilizer

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune to maintain shape, size, or bonsai form

• Trim back long shoots to encourage compact growth

• Wipe leaves to remove dust and boost photosynthesis

✅ Ideal For

• Indoor bonsai display, modern home décor, or tropical gardens

• Works well in containers, patios, or as an office desk plant

• Great for shaping, training, and creative plant styling

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested

  • May cause irritation or digestive upset

• Keep away from chewing-prone pets

Add timeless character to your space with Ficus microcarpa—a symbol of strength, resilience, and living art.