Ficus Retusa Linn Bonsai

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 linn bonsai. This tree has a thick trunk and is often grafted with microcarpa ficus leaves which would result in a ficus microcarpa ginseng. Ficus retusa is a great variety of tree for indoor bonsai. The microcarpa tigerbark willow leaf golden gate religiosa benjamina and taiwan varieties are quite similar to the retusa. The ficus ginseng is another popular tree.
Bonsai trees can survive for generations if well cared for. This ficus bonsai is over 1 000 years old. All ficus bonsai trees have milky latex sap. It s on display as the centerpiece of the crespi bonsai museum in milan italy.
The tree is very drought tolerant so it s unlikely to cause a problem if you forget to water for a day or two. Nebari is 9 cm. Ficus retusa is one of the rare tree species that is able to grow indoors as well as outdoors. This makes them an ideal gift or purchase for someone who would like to pass a legacy on through future generations of a family.
This is also the reason why it is one of the most common bonsai trees. Luigi crespi the founder of the crespi bonsai musuem spent ten years trying to gain ownership of the bonsai tree and he succeeded in 1986. Its small size and thick trunk make it a very decorative plant ideal for modern designer homes. It is originally thought to have chinese orgin.
The glossy small dark green leathery leaves which alternate up the stem are densely clothed on large somewhat weeping branches. The ficus retusa linn which is found at the crespi bonsai museum in italy is believed to be the oldest existing bonsai tree in the world. It is called the ficus retusa linn and resides in the crespi bonsai museum in italy. Retusa ficus bonsai tree in a glazed round green pot.
The most powerful passports of 2019. The plant is 43 cm high. Another popular ficus species is the ficus ginseng. It has a thick pot bellied trunk similar to the ginseng root.
Japan leads singapore retains 2nd spot. The ficus retusa has an s shaped trunk and dark green oval leaves. It has small pointed leaves and is happy living in our overly warm homes with their dry atmosphere and fairly low light levels and will look good all year round.