How To Repot A Ficus Ginseng Bonsai

In this video we had shown how to repot a ficus bonsai.

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. The grower can work on fig trees with nearly unlimited creativity which increases the appeal of ficus as a bonsai plant considerably. Place the root clump level with the top of the pot showcasing the nicest roots above soil level so that you find it. Ficus tolerates root pruning very well.

Repot the tree during spring every other year using a basic soil mixture. This rule will depend on your personal preference as well as your bonsai s individual size and shape. 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. Ginseng ficus pruning isn t difficult.

Here the previous soil media becomes very hard and compact. While watering i observe that its not holding water properly. Cut off about one third or one fourth of the roots to trigger root growth. 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.

The basic rule of thumb is that for every six leaves that grow in three leaves should be removed. Gently disentangle the roots if they have grown thickly together. To make the air more humid set the tree on a tray filled with pebbles and water. Unpot your trimmed ficus ginseng and run a cultivator along the roots to remove old depleted soil.

Most ginseng ficus bonsais will adjust to their new environment within one or two weeks. Repotting two ficus religiosa bonsai. Knock the soil out of the root system either using your fingers or a specialized tool called a root hook. Just make sure the roots aren t sitting in water.