Ficus 27cm

The Ficus indoor bonsai tree ‘Ficus retusa’ is the ideal bonsai tree for beginners. It is suitable for indoor placement and very forgiving bonsais. They are an evergreen tree and its lush, waxy leaves and aerial roots will be a point of interest in any room.

This particular tree stands approximately 27cm tall and is elegantly presented in a blue ceramic bonsai pot measuring 10cm depth and 16cm width. Its compact size and graceful shape make it perfect for desks, windowsills, or shelves adding a calming, natural aesthetic to any space.

The Ficus bonsai should be kept indoors as it cannot endure frosts. They require a good amount of light so choose a space that receives plenty of full sunlight. If placed in a position with partial shade, keep an eye on the bonsai but this should not be a significant issue as they are a forgiving species which are easy to maintain.

Watering

No strict schedule, watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method, which we’ve detailed on our Best Way to Water a Bonsai Tree blog post.

Feeding

Feed weekly or fortnightly from March to October with Chrysal Liquid Bonsai Feed (2 ml per litre of water). Add directly to the water during submersion.

Regular pruning keeps your Ficus healthy, compact, and aesthetically pleasing. Prune back any big leaves and trim back new shoots once they grow beyond 3–4 leaves, leaving the two closest leaves.

Training with wire is best done during late autumn. Use wire roughly the same thickness as the branch. Wiring helps refine your bonsai’s style over time.

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Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.

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Take a look at our Ficus Bonsai Care Guide page for a more in-depth guide on looking after your new tree.