Name: Ficus Microcarpa "Ficus Ginseng" 14cmPot
SKU: IMP635
Price: 335.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Ficus Microcarpa "Ficus Ginseng" 14cmPot

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Product Details

Weight: 1.00 kg

Ficus Ginseng (14cm Pot)

Product Description The Ficus Ginseng is a sculptural, miniature tree renowned for its thick, bulbous aerial root base that resembles ginger or ginseng roots, topped with a dense canopy of glossy, dark green oval leaves. Naturally suited to bonsai training, this evergreen specimen provides an instant architectural statement with its swollen, twisting trunk and lush, layered foliage crown.

Established in a practical 14cm nursery container, this hardy fig adapts seamlessly to patio tabletops, sheltered courtyards, and bright verandas. Its robust, moisture-storing trunk makes it remarkably forgiving and resilient, while its natural ability to form exposed surface roots and woody branching gives it the dignified appearance of an ancient forest tree in miniature form.

Plant Names

Botanical Name: Ficus microcarpa 'Ginseng' (syn. Ficus retusa)
Common Names: Ficus Ginseng, Ginseng Fig, Banyan Fig Bonsai, Chinese Banyan, Potbelly Fig

Product Details

Pot Size: 14cm standard nursery container
Plant Type: Evergreen woody shrub / dwarf bonsai tree
Foliage: Small, glossy, thick, deep emerald-green oval leaves
Trunk / Roots: Thick, swollen, twisting caudiciform aerial roots and woody stems
Growth Habit: Compact, upright, architectural tree form
Mature Size: Approximately 30cm to 50cm in containers (can grow larger if repotted into open ground)
Light Requirements: Abundant bright, indirect sunlight, dappled shade, or gentle morning sun; shield from scorching direct midday sun
Watering Needs: Moderate; allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings
Soil Preference: Rich, well-draining potting loam enriched with compost and coarse sand or perlite
Position: Sheltered verandas, bright patios, outdoor table displays, courtyards, and well-lit interior spaces

Benefits

🌳 Sculptural Living Art: Swollen potbelly trunk and twisting exposed roots offer an authentic bonsai appearance without complex initial training

🌿 Glossy Evergreen Canopy: Dense crown of rich, deep green foliage stays vibrant and attractive year-round

🪵 Exceptional Resilience: Fleshy root system stores water, helping the plant tolerate brief dry spells

🪴 Ready-to-Style 14cm Size: Perfect dimensions for potting into decorative ceramic, terracotta, or concrete tabletop containers

✂️ Easy to Prune & Shape: Responds well to pinching and light pruning to maintain a tidy, compact canopy

Care & Maintenance

Light: Position in bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun. Protect from intense, direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch, and keep away from cold draughts.
Watering: Water thoroughly until moisture drains from the bottom, then allow the top 2–3cm of soil to dry before watering again. Avoid leaving the pot sitting in standing water.
Feeding: Feed with a balanced liquid foliage plant food once every 4 weeks during the active spring and summer growing season.
Pruning: Trim back long shoots to two leaves after new growth emerges to encourage a fuller, denser canopy.
Grooming: Wipe the glossy leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to keep them clean, shiny, and dust-free.

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