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Ficus carica - B5346
€120.00
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Native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, Ficus carica, known as the common fig, is a deciduous tree highly valued in bonsai for its distinctive leaves, robust trunk, and potential for fruiting under cultivation. Its large, deeply lobed, rough-textured leaves give the bonsai a vigorous and expressive appearance. With fast and hardy growth, it is well suited for bonsai, though leaf reduction techniques are often necessary to achieve proper proportions.
Sunlight: The fig prefers full sun for healthy growth and fruit production. It tolerates some shade, but direct sunlight is essential for vitality.
Watering: Requires regular watering to keep the substrate slightly moist. Avoid waterlogging, but do not let the soil dry out completely, especially during summer.
Humidity: Adapts well to different humidity levels but benefits from moderate, well-ventilated environments.
Pruning: Pruning should be done in late winter before new growth begins, to control size and stimulate branching. Pinching can also be carried out during the growing season. This species responds well to heavy pruning, as it readily produces shoots from old wood.
Fertilization: Fertilise regularly during spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser, or one slightly higher in potassium to promote fruiting. Reduce feeding in autumn and stop in winter.
Repotting: Repot every 2 to 3 years, preferably in early spring. Use a well-draining, fertile bonsai substrate.
Flowering and fruiting: Ficus carica produces inconspicuous flowers hidden inside the figs, which develop in summer. The edible fruits may appear even in bonsai, provided proper care and conditions are met.
Data sheet
- Height without pot (cm)
- 40
- Diameter Nebari (cm)
- 10
- Species
- Ficus Carica
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Native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, Ficus carica, known as the common fig, is a deciduous tree highly valued in bonsai for its distinctive leaves, robust trunk, and potential for fruiting under cultivation. Its large, deeply lobed, rough-textured leaves give the bonsai a vigorous and expressive appearance. With fast and hardy growth, it is well suited for bonsai, though leaf reduction techniques are often necessary to achieve proper proportions.