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Ficus trees were introduced into the foliage trade in the late 1950's. Today we see them grown all over the world in pot sizes as small as 3", for the bonsai trees, to large towering trees in 200-300 gallon pots. Ficus plants make great bonsai trees.

Golf Ball Ficus This braided ficus has a real golf ball nestled between the four braids which form the trunk of the tree. It has been cultivated and sculptured over the ball which cannot be removed without cutting the branches. This popular bonsai tree is recommended for home or office and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Comes with a set of tees and score card. Something different for your favorite golfer. Very easy to care for. (10 years old), 22" - 26" tall. Suitable 6" x 8" oversized humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $2.50 (50% off regular price) with tree order. Shipped UPS 2-3 days @ $19.95.

In their native habitats Ficus can be found growing in full sun and dense forest.

Ficus Too Little - Medium New miniature cultivar of the popular ficus benjamina with very small leaves and compact growth habit. Great bonsai for indoors with low- moderate or high lighting conditions.-6 years old-8in. - 9in. tall

The Ficus is one of the most commonly grown indoor plants. There are over 800 species and 2,000 varieties most of which are native to the Old World tropics. Many of these variety are used for the art of bonsai.

The most commonly known Ficus is the variety called 'benjamina'. It is grown outdoors in bush form for hedges in the south Florida area and acclimated for indoor use throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

The Ficus is a very versatile plant as far as light goes. In the full sun, your Ficus bonsai tree will have a thick canopy of leaves. But, in the dense forest it will grow very open with fewer leaves and thin weeping branches. This explains some of the leaf loss going from a higher light level to a lower light level. This is why every time you move that ficus bonsai tree from one room to another or turn it around you lose leaves.'

Once you have decided where you are going to place your ficus (the more light the better), give it the same lighting, same amount of water and stay on the same schedule.

Other Sources of Information About Ficus and Bonsai Trees:

Ficus, Weeping fig, Indoor plant, tropical plant, House plant

Ficus characteristics table - Ficus species, Ficus section, Habitus

Ficus Production Guide

Ficus Benjamina, Ficus, Weeping Fig, Ficus

Tree House Ficus - Artificial ficus trees and silk flowers.

 

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