Ficus Bonsai

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Ficus Bonsai: Spring: repotting temperate species in early spring before buds break. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on repotting every two to three years with root pruning during this period which set up the rest of th…

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 w…

I've been growing Ficus Bonsai for a full year now and want to capture what each season offered. winter rest with protection from extreme frost for most species was the clear high point — everything you're told about Ficus Bonsai at that time of year is true. But the plant has something to offer in …