Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree

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Ficus retusa bonsai tree. Ficus retusa also known as the banyan fig or taiwan ficus is a rapidly growing round broad headed evergreen tree with a beautiful full spread. This is also the reason why it is one of the most common bonsai trees. The microcarpa tigerbark willow leaf golden gate religiosa benjamina and taiwan varieties are quite similar to the retusa. The ficus retusa has an s shaped trunk and dark green oval leaves.
Ficus are also rated as one of the best bonsai for beginners and for low maintenance. This tree has a thick trunk and is often grafted with microcarpa ficus leaves which would result in a ficus microcarpa ginseng. United nursery ficus retusa bonsai tree live indoor houseplant shipped in 6 inch grower pot 16 22 inches tall. Its small size and thick trunk make it a very decorative plant ideal for modern designer homes.
We have chosen a ficus retusa bonsai over the ficus benjamina and orientalis because they have a more oval shaped leaf. All ficus bonsai trees have milky latex sap. Another popular ficus species is the ficus ginseng. There are hundreds of varieties of the ficus but the most popular one for bonsai is the ficus retusa which is often shaped in an s curved trunk and has oval dark green leaves.
Ficus retusa is one of the rare tree species that is able to grow indoors as well as outdoors. It has a thick pot bellied trunk similar to the ginseng root.