Ficus Retusa Bonsai, Straight Trunk, 9 Years Old (Ficus retusa)
$54.95 + $16.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Indoor tree. Lives indoors; outdoors year round only in USDA zones 12 to 13.
About this Ficus Retusa Bonsai, Straight Trunk, 9 Years Old (Ficus retusa)
9 years of growth stand behind this Ficus retusa, sometimes called the banyan fig, now 15 to 16 inches on an aged straight trunk. Small dark leaves alternate up the shoots, broader and more rounded in outline than those of Ficus benjamina, and the grey-to-reddish bark is marked with short pale horizontal flecks reminiscent of tiger stripes. The trunk is substantial and aerial roots may descend from the branches as the tree matures. Few species take so calmly to life inside a house, needing only warmth, reasonable light, and consistent watering.
Ficus bonsai care
This is a living Ficus (Ficus microcarpa). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor tree wherever it frosts; it can summer outdoors while temperatures stay above 60°F (15°C)
- Light
- As much as possible, preferably full sun; low light brings larger leaves and leaf drop
- Water
- Water thoroughly once the surface is slightly dry; overwatering causes root rot
- USDA zones
- 12 to 13 in a pot: zone 12's winter lows of 50 to 60°F (10 to 16°C) stay at or above the 50°F (10°C) below which it does poorly, and zone 13's lows of 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C) clear it; anywhere colder, bring it in for winter. In the ground: 9 to 11 outdoors all year; indoors anywhere colder
- Main risks
- Main risks, not ranked by any source: root rot from overwatering; indoors, too little light
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Ficus bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1009
- Price
- $54.95
- Shipping
- $16.95
- Type
- Live tree
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Everything this tree needs
Most trees that die in their first year die of the same three things: the wrong soil, a blunt cut, or being left to guess. These cover all three.
- Tropical Mix Bonsai Soil (indoor trees), 2 lb. (1 quart.), $9.95 + $11.95 shipping, Soil blended for tropical and sub-tropical species: generally indoor trees, since they will not take temperatures below freezing…
- Bonsai Training Wire 1.0 mm Aluminum Training Wire, $10.95 + $11.95 shipping, The finest gauge in this range at 1.0 mm, and because thin wire weighs so little, a 100 gram coil runs to approximately 154 feet,…
- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95 + $6.95 shipping, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
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Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $16.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.