GINSENG FICUS BONSAI

Bonsai is an Art ,  a passion .there is always something new in every plant.

A bonsai can never be a finished work of art, because it will always be a living piece of nature, continuing to live and grow.

The object is not to make the tree look like a bonsai, but to make the bonsai look like a tree.

— John Naka, American Bonsai Master

Ginseng ficus bonsai trees are very hardy and easy to maintain .Many  bonsai beginner choose these. They grow dense foliage, and they have very thick trunks. . Ginseng ficus trees are native to Malaysia and Taiwan. These plants usually have develope ariel roots that look like tree trunks.

Most ficus Bonsai trees  produce aerial roots , which are often displayed in  Bonsai . Aerial roots grow down vertically from the branches and when they reach the soil they develop into supporting trunks. 

Trees Features:

Ficus are one of the best varieties suited for creating  Bonsai. They're very easy to take care of and need little attention. Ficus "Ginseng" varieties have thick trunks, with substantial exposed roots, giving the tree a very exotic look . Gensing Ficus trees have  compact foliage and glossy, oval leaves.tree can be designed to any shape .

. Gensing Ficus trees are a warm weather loving plant and should moved inside when the temperatures drop to the below 40 .

Watering:

As most of ficus can thrive 1 or 2 days without water . Water your tree well in the summer and decrease watering in the winter. Ficus are very tolerant of being over or under water .occasionall sprays of mist during growing season develops Ariel roots.

Fertilizing:

Fertilize your Ficus Bonsai Every two weeks during the growing season and decrease in the winter. Ficus trees will respond almost immediately to fertilizing with beautiful new growth. 

Pruning / Training:

Leaf pruning reduces leaf size. Prune back to 2-4 leaves after 6-10 leaves have grown.  Allow shoots to extend 4-6  nodes then prune back to 1-2  leaves as required. Cuts should be smooth or slightly concave so the wound will heal quickly.  Pruning can be done anytime but, late summer and autumn pruning will reduce scarring.ficus respond well
Ariel  Roots : 
Gensing  Ficus grow Ariel  roots naturally; this feature can be  showcased by styling Ficus in dramatic air-root and the stunning root-over-rock style .
REPOTTING
Ginseng Ficus plant can be repotted after 1-2 year.Prune back roots to half keeping healthy ones .Use potting good  mixture .

Other quotes of JHON NAKA included "Bonsai is not the result: that comes after. Your enjoyment is what is important"; "It must have philosophy, botany, artistry,  "The bonsai is not you working on the tree; you have to have the tree work on you";