Honest review: Ficus Bonsai is rewarding but spider mite and scale in stressful growing conditions is real

Ficus Bonsai is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: spider mite and scale in stressful growing conditions. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, seasonal change including blossom, foliage colour, and bare winter silhouette makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a purpose-built outdoor bonsai bench with correct height which suits it well. Learning about watering daily in summer as bonsai pots dry out fast has been essential. vigorous growing season requiring wiring and pinching is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.