Contingent upon where you look, there is changed data regarding the specific number of existing Ficus tree species. We realize that there might be somewhere in the range of 800 and 2000 unique species. The most well known one for Bonsai is the Ficus Retusa. It’s regularly molded with a s-bended trunk and has dull green oval leaves. Comparative Ficus assortments incorporate;
The Microcarpa, Tigerbark, Willow leaf, Golden Gate, Religiosa, Benjamina, and Taiwan. The Ficus Ginseng is one more famous tree with a thick, pot-bellied trunk, like the Ginseng root. Once in a while it is united with Ficus microcarpa departs (joining it to a Ficus microcarpa ginseng). In the event that you need assistance distinguishing your tree, investigate our Bonsai tree ID guide.
General data about the Ficus Bonsai tree
A few figs trees can become exceptionally enormous with a crown perimeter of in excess of 1000 ft (300 m). All fig Bonsai species share a smooth latex sap which spills from wounds or cuts. The tropical figs are evergreen trees, little bushes, or in any event, climbing plants. Some of them can create pleasant blossoms, while most Ficus species have concealed blossoms in little repositories from which their natural products develop. Just particular pollinating fig wasps can fertilize those secret blossoms. The organic product can be yellow, green, red, or purple-blue and are between a couple of millimeters to a few centimeters, as the palatable product of Ficus carica.
Most Ficus Bonsai trees can deliver ethereal roots right at home, likewise called ‘banyan tree’, which are frequently given in engaging Bonsai manifestations numerous flying root columns or root over rock styles. To empower aeronautical root development in our homes a stickiness of almost 100% should be accomplished misleadingly. You can utilize a glass cover, a fish tank, or a development with straightforward sheets for this reason. Elevated roots develop down upward from the branches and form into solid column like trunks when they arrive at the dirt. In heat and humidities, a solitary tree can turn into a woods like design and cover a tremendous breadth.
The leaves of most Bonsai Ficus species have extraordinary pointed tips from which the water dribbles off. The leaves can fluctuate in sizes of between 1–20" (2-50cm). By and large, fig-trees have smooth dim bark on their trunk, yet there are a couple of animal categories or assortments with extraordinary bark designs, similar to the Ficus microcarpa Tigerbark. Something to know about is that Ficus Ginseng Bonsai plants are noxious for creatures, particularly in the event that they eat the leaves. On the off chance that you have pets, make a point to put your Ficus out of their scope.
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