Small Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai, 6 Years Old (Ficus nerifolia/salisafolia)

$34.95 + $14.95 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 Small Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai, 6 Years Old (Ficus nerifolia/salisafolia)

Also sold as the Mexicana ficus, this species carries long, narrow leaves in a light green that call to mind the weeping willow, which is where its common name comes from. The tree is 6 years old and 6 to 7 inches tall, a small size that suits a desk or a shelf. Among indoor bonsai it is unusually adaptable on light, growing well in low, moderate or bright positions, so it need not be placed at a window to keep its foliage in good order.

Willow Leaf Ficus bonsai care

This is a living Willow Leaf Ficus (Ficus salicaria). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:

Indoor / outdoor: Indoor: a houseplant and indoor bonsai; outside in summer above about 60°F (16°C), or nights above 50°F (10°C) in Bonsai Empire's FAQ; outdoors all year in the tropics
Light: Full or nearly full sun gives the smallest leaves, though BCI says it grows from deep shade to full sun; Wigert's says full or partial sun; Chicago Botanic lists partial shade for F. salicifolia
Water: Water generously when the surface is slightly dry; never let it dry out completely or stand in water
USDA zones: 12 to 13 in a pot: zone 13's winter lows of 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C) stay above the bonsai floors of 50 to 60°F (10 to 16°C), zone 12's lows of 50 to 60°F come close to them, so bring it in on colder nights there. In the ground NC State gives 10 to 11 for the plant it calls F. neriifolia and Chicago Botanic 10 to 12 for F. salicifolia
Main risks: Main risks, not ranked by any source: cold, root rot from overwatering, borers, and dry air and poor light, which weaken it and cause leaf drop

Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Willow Leaf Ficus bonsai care guide.

Specifications

Item: BW-TREE-1190
Price: $34.95
Shipping: $14.95
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, 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, 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, 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 $14.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.