£75.00
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Celebrate life, growth, and new beginnings with our Happy Birthday Ficus S-Shape Bonsai Kit — a thoughtful and lasting gift for someone special. Each kit features a beautifully curved Ficus retusa (also known as the Chinese Banyan), trained into an elegant S-shape that gives the tree a graceful, mature presence. Standing at approximately 20–35 cm tall, each bonsai is potted in a 16 cm-wide glazed ceramic pot, chosen to perfectly complement its proportions and style.
The Ficus S-shape is one of the most popular bonsai varieties worldwide — prized for its glossy green leaves, smooth grey trunk, and aerial roots that symbolize strength and resilience. It’s a forgiving species, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiasts. With steady care, it will thrive indoors year-round, bringing a sense of calm and nature to any space.
Ficus retusa Bonsai (S-shape) — approximately 12 years old
Glazed Ceramic Pot, 16 cm width
Matching Drip Tray
‘Gold Happy Birthday’ Tag — a charming celebratory touch
Bonsai Pruning Scissors — perfect for trimming new shoots
Liquid Bonsai Feed (250 ml) — enough for around one year of care
Miyagi Bonsai Care Handbook — step-by-step guidance for watering, pruning, and positioning
Tree Height: approx. 20–35 cm (may vary slightly)
Pot Width: 16 cm
Pot Height/Depth: H: 6 cm | D: 10 cm | W: 16 cm
Please note: measurements are approximate. The tree you receive may differ slightly in shape or size from the photo, due to growth, pruning, or seasonal variation.
Meaningful and symbolic: the Ficus represents unity, peace, and enduring growth — a perfect sentiment for birthdays.
Distinct and personal: each S-shaped tree is hand-trained, ensuring no two are alike.
Beginner-friendly: hardy, adaptable, and easy to care for with the included handbook and tools.
A living gift: this bonsai continues to grow and flourish — a lasting reminder of a special day.
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.
No strict schedule. watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method. Visit our blog page for full instructions.
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. .
Find our Pruning and Wiring services here.
Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.
Find our repotting services here.
For more information about Ficus please visit our blogs page.
UK Delivery: FREE next working day to most addresses (carefully packed for safe transit).
Return / Guarantee: Please refer to Miyagi Bonsai’s delivery & returns policy.
Note: We do not ship images — your bonsai may vary slightly in shape, branch layout, and foliage based on recent trimming or growth.
