Ginseng ficus is commonly used for bonsai, particularly for its narrow elevated roots that swell into a potbelly trunk and thin at the branches before spreading out to the crown. Ginseng ficus is a ...

2. Choosing the right container and soil The container for your Ficus Retusa bonsai should be shallow and wide enough to accommodate the tree's spreading roots. You can use a ceramic or plastic ...

such as Ficus, are best kept indoors in regions outside the tropics. The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water, ...