Ficus 'Ginseng'

$14.99
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Ficus Ginseng is an attractive, bonsai-style tropical tree featuring a thick, bulbous root base and a compact canopy of small, glossy, oval-shaped leaves. Its sculptural trunk and lush green foliage make it a popular choice for tabletops, desks, and indoor plant displays.

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

Water:

NA

Humidity:

40–60% relative humidity. Average household humidity is generally suitable, although higher humidity can encourage healthy foliage and aerial root development. Keep away from drying heating vents and cold drafts.

Pet Friendly:

Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. The milky sap can irritate the mouth and digestive system and may cause drooling, vomiting, or other gastrointestinal upset. The sap can also irritate sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of pets and wear gloves when pruning.

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Ficus Ginseng, Ginseng Ficus, Chinese Banyan, Ginseng Bonsai

Scientific Name:

Ficus microcarpa (commonly sold as Ficus microcarpa ‘Ginseng’)

Country Of Origin

Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the western Pacific, including southern China, India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and northern Australia.

Growth Rate:

Slow - Moderate

Soil Type:

A well-draining, airy bonsai or indoor plant potting mix. A blend containing quality potting soil, perlite, and fine orchid bark provides good drainage while retaining some moisture. Use a pot with drainage holes to prevent waterlogged roots.

Fertilize:

NA

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Whiteflies

Whiteflies

What To Look For: Tiny white winged insects that fly up when you disturb the plant. Adults are often found on leaf undersides. Leaves turning yellow, dropping; sticky honeydew; sooty mold may develop.

How To Treat: Use yellow sticky traps near the plant to monitor and reduce adult whiteflies. Spray underside of leaves with insecticidal soap; cover leaf undersides thoroughly. Repeat treatments weekly until no new signs are present.

Thrips

Thrips

What To Look For: Tiny, slender insects are often difficult to see; damage appears as silvery or grey stippling on leaves, distorted growth, or black specks (their feces). May also see uneven colouring, leaf silvering, and leaf edges curling.

How To Treat: Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover all surfaces, including undersides, and new growth. Trim off and discard severely infested growth. Monitor with sticky traps (blue or white) and isolate the plant.