About Ficus Panda Bonsai
Ficus is one of the most popular trees for Bonsai. It is an excellent tree for beginners and pros alike. The tree grows oval-shaped, dark green leaves. The trunk of the ficus is thick and bulbous, reddish-gray and has tiger-like stripes. The leaves grow densely, giving you a thick canopy.
Idea location for this bonsai is the sunny window sill, terrace, balcony, patio, outdoor garden, etc.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height |
26 inch (66 cm) |
Plant Spread |
20 inch (51 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Fig, Chinese Banyan |
Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- The ficus should be positioned outside or near window in a sunny or semi-shaded place. Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with 3 to 5 hours of sunlight.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- Repot the bonsai every two in spring seaon. It tolerate root pruning well.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Prunning:
- Trim the new shoots leaving one or two pairs of leaves.
- If the canopy becomes very dense the leaves should be thinned out in order to let light get in, prevent the inner twigs from dying and encourage back-budding.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don'ts
- Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
Ficus Panda Bonsai Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight |
2 to 4 house of direct sunlight |
Watering |
Medium |
Soil |
Well-drained and coarse potting soil |
Temperature |
25 to 35 degree C |
Fertilizer |
Bonsai fertilizer |
Ficus Panda Bonsai Special Feature
Realistic representation of nature in the miniature form.
Ficus Panda Bonsai Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Bonsai use to create natural beauty in a small space