How To Repot A Ficus Ginseng Bonsai

Place the root clump level with the top of the pot showcasing the nicest roots above soil level so that you find it.
How to repot a ficus ginseng bonsai. In this video i repot this ficus retusa sometimes referred to as a gensing ficus from its plastic training pot into an actual bonsai pot. In this clip we repotted a ficus benjamina bonsai which have overgrown roots and has filled up its shallow pot. Most ginseng ficus bonsais will adjust to their new environment within one or two weeks. Cut off about one third or one fourth of the roots to trigger root growth.
The basic rule of thumb is that for every six leaves that grow in three leaves should be removed. In this video we had shown how to repot a ficus bonsai. Once you have lifted the tree from its pot and decided to repot it you ll need to remove as much of the old soil as possible. While watering i observe that its not holding water properly.
Taking care of a ginseng ficus. A ginseng ficus will tolerate some over or under watering but aim to keep soil moderately moist throughout the summer and back off a little in the winter. Repotting two ficus religiosa bonsai. Ficus tolerates root pruning very well.
This rule will depend on your personal preference as well as your bonsai s individual size and shape. Remove the old soil from the tree s roots. Just make sure the roots aren t sitting in water. Repot the tree during spring every other year using a basic soil mixture.
Ginseng ficus pruning isn t difficult. The grower can work on fig trees with nearly unlimited creativity which increases the appeal of ficus as a bonsai plant considerably. Unpot your trimmed ficus ginseng and run a cultivator along the roots to remove old depleted soil. Knock the soil out of the root system either using your fingers or a specialized tool called a root hook.