Bonsai Ficus Retusa Views

Tools & Home Improvement

Ficus retusa bonsai can be propagated by beginners in bonsai cultivation. It is also easily propagated as a bonsai tree because it can grow in poor environmental conditions such as poor humidity levels and poor light levels. That is why it is a popular tree species for bonsai because it is tolerant in poor conditions and is a versatile type of tree, which can also be a good indoor bonsai tree. Proper knowledge will help you on raising a ficus retusa bonsai even you do not have that much experience.

Ficus retusa bonsai can be propagated from cuttings, seedlings, and air-layers. It must be exposed in a bright indirect sunlight. You need to expose it under the indirect sun for about 4 to 6 hours. You must allow the ficus retusa bonsai to be exposed under indirect sunlight following the suggested time so that it can produce enough food for the entire tree. You can also use a fluorescent lamp and place the Ficus bonsai beneath it. You can also put it near the window where sunshine can pass through it. It is widely used as an indoor bonsai tree because it can withstand poor humidity levels and poor light levels.

Ficus retusa is found in warm tropical forests that is why it can not endure a very cold environment. They cannot survive being exposed to a place with a temperature below 15 degree Celsius, and that is why it is highly suggested to use it as an indoor bonsai. You can place it outdoors but be sure that the climate is warm and when the winter season comes, you must keep it indoors. Protect your Ficus bonsai from sudden changes of temperature because it has a bad effect on the health and the proper growth of the miniature tree.

Proper hydration should be observed when growing a Ficus bonsai. It needs sufficient amounts of water. You can supply water through spraying two times a day. You must always check the condition of the soil, and you must not allow it to get dry. Use a watering container that has fine nozzle so that you will not disturb the placement of the soil. When you water, make sure that it will reach the deepest roots and this is manifested when water drips out from the drainage holes. Adequate supplication of water will keep your little ficus retusa tree healthy and produce beautiful aerial roots.