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Ficus Ming

Ficus ming

Coming from tropical and subtropical areas, Ficus Ming is not very used to create bonsai, but you can easily find very old specimens. Its slight red leaves, beautiful during the germination, are big, so they are not suitable for small-medium bonsai sizes. Like other Ficus species, in maturity it develops sinuous external roots, which give to the tree an exotic and wild aspect.

 

Ficus ming

 

Detail
Detail
   
Exposure
Exposure
 

It does not stand bright light, but it needs high temperature, no lower than 15°C. Shelter it from dry weather avoiding sudden changes of temperature and soil moisture.

Watering
Watering

Copious watering during the vegetative season, more moderate in winter, especially if the tree is growing in little light (as for indoor bonsai trees with room normal lighting). Check every day the soil to be sure it is always wet.
As the tree loves humidity, water often the foliage.

Fertilizing
Fertilizing

Every two weeks during the whole vegetative season.

 

Repotting
Repotting

In alternate years, in spring, using base mould.

 

Pruning
Pruning

Poll the new buds to 2-3 leaves during the whole vegetative season, save when it is necessary to let them grow. The strongest trees stand well a complete trimming in summer. Latex comes out from any cuts, so it is better to prune it in winter and treat the wounds with sealants.

Propagation
Propagation
 

By semi-wooden cuttings in summer. By layers in spring.

Bonsai styles

 

It can be grown in every style but only using big specimens.

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