Ginny the Ficus Ginseng Bonsai, Medium

Beginner Bonsai | Air purifier

Ginny is an an excellent beginner bonsai tree. It's famous for its pot-belly roots and its name 'Ginseng' roughly translates from Mandarin to "roots".

This plant requires very bright light to grow and can survive even if its soil is almost completely dry, making it a very forgiving plant if you're still learning and occasionally miss a watering or two.

Also know as Ficus microcarpa, Indian laurel, Taiwan fig, Ficus retusa.

Care

Maintenance Lower, less than 2 hours per month.

Difficulty Beginner, forgiving care routine and relatively easy to grow.

Water Check soil moisture every 5-10 days and water when the top 50-75% of soil is dry. 

Light

This plant will thrive in a location with a full view of the sky: an unobstructed West, East or South window would be excellent. Not suitable for low light areas.

Other Keep away from heat or a/c vents which can dry out the air near the plant and cause its leaves to fall.

Dimensions

Plant height* 10-13"

Nursery pot 6"W x 6"H

*Measured from the base of the pot to the top leaf.

Includes

· A healthy plant from a local nursery.

· Potted in premium soil in a plastic grow pot for easy watering.

· Decorative pots sold separately.