How To Transplant A Bonsai Ficus

To prevent a tree from being pot bound and ultimately starving to death regular repotting is crucial.
How to transplant a bonsai ficus. If the pot appears crowded with roots and there is little dirt. Once you have. The primary reason for re potting a bonsai tree is when its root. The ficus tree will need to have its new potting soil level with the old potting soil line.
Here the previous soil media becomes very hard and compact. Gently lift the ficus out of the pot. Set the tree into the new pot. Transferring to a larger pot.
Tap the bottom to loosen the soil around the edges of the plant. Turn your pot upside down while holding it over a trash can. Take your ficus plant outside or lay down a sheet or tarp to collect the dirt you are likely to spill during. Bonsai repotting is an advanced technique but is something that every beginner is going to have to contend with at some stage of their bonsai journey.
Remove from the pot. In this video we had shown how to repot a ficus bonsai. Know how often to transplant. Since it is staying indoors you won t need to worry about tying it down.
Check the roots of your ficus tree to ensure it is time to replant the ficus. Instead it will supply the tree with new nutrients that it needs to grow and flourish. Put your new soil medium on the bottom of the pot and then lightly sprinkle more medium over the roots and give it a gentle shake to help settle it. I would use lava turface and a touch of sphagnum.
Repotting should ideally be performed in early spring. If the tree refuses to budge then tap the sides of the existing pot or gently shake the tree loose. If transplanting to a new pot then choose one that will allow the roots to grow well. Determine when your bonsai needs to be re potted.
Set the pot aside and shake the. You can use a bamboo skewer or similar item to help you. This repotting bonsai guide with step by step. Pick the right time of year for repotting your plant.
On average about every two years is a good space of time before transplanting but it. Remove the old soil from the tree s roots.