Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Pruning

When preparing the usual ficus ginseng bonsai each ficus microcarpa plant is pulled out of the soil to expose the roots.
Ginseng ficus bonsai pruning. Previously i pruned the bushy leaves to give it some dimension. In this video i talk about the ficus retusa. Unpot your trimmed ficus ginseng and run a cultivator along the roots to remove old depleted soil. Always leave two or three leaves on a branch at least.
A ginseng ficus is a popular plant to grow as a bonsai. With massive areial roots that hang from the spreading branches to the ground to support their immense weight. Since ficus often bleeds after sharp cuts use dull pruning shears or clippers no matter which kind you choose. Ginseng ficus pruning isn t difficult.
Growing indoor bonsai has become very popular and for some people bonsai is just about indoor trees. Ficus microcarpa gensing is related to mulberry trees and is native across china through tropical asia and the caroline islands as far as australia. Prune a ginseng ficus with a concave cutter which will not show scars as easily as other clippers. Leaf pruning can be used to reduce leaf size as some ficus bonsai species normally grow large leaves.
The art of bonsai is to trim and shape the tree with your own aesthetic in mind. In fact it is necessary in order to maintain the shape of the tree. This time i started to train the bendy stems to go a different angle to create a. If a considerable thickening of the trunk is desired the ficus can be left to grow freely for one or two years.
At this point they. Place the root clump level with the top of the pot showcasing the nicest roots above soil level so that you find it. Trim up to half of the ginseng ficus new leaves after it grows six to 10 of them to help with a strong and lush crown. One of most successful indoor bonsai trees is the.
I ve been slowly shaping my ficus ginseng bonsai. Cut off about one third or one fourth of the roots to trigger root growth. Prune back to 2 leaves after 6 8 leaves have grown. Pruning off the leaves can also reduce the leaves size as well.
In terms of how much to trim the general rule is to take off two to three leaves for every six new leaves that grow and develop. Its growth and shape are easily controlled with pruning. Once 6 8 leaves have grown on a branch prune 2. Ficus trees take pruning very well.
In fact its roots can be pruned to add to the bonsai s aesthetic appeal.