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Ficus microcarpa (Banyan Fig) Indoor Bonsai Tree | Broom | In 16cm Pot | Excellent Gift
Representative image: You will receive a similar tree. Each bonsai is unique.
Introduction
Glossy green leaves and a characterful trunk make Banyan Fig an inviting choice for a bright home. The broom-style canopy creates a balanced miniature-tree silhouette. It is supplied in an approximately 16cm pot.
About this bonsai
This tropical fig responds well to gentle shaping and is a popular introduction to indoor bonsai. Root and trunk forms vary between trees; aerial roots may develop in suitable conditions but are not a guaranteed feature.
Tree details
- Common name: Banyan Fig
- Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa
- Style: Broom
- Pot: Approximately 16cm external width; glazed oval ceramic bonsai pot
- Position: Bright, warm indoor position
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Experience: Beginner
- Approximate overall height: 20–25cm including pot
Position & light
Place close to a bright window, away from cold draughts and direct radiator heat. A summer stay outdoors is possible only in reliably warm weather, after gradual acclimatisation to stronger light.
Watering
Feel the soil before watering. When the upper layer starts to dry, water the whole root ball thoroughly and allow it to drain. Avoid both permanently saturated soil and complete drying.
Feeding & pruning
Feed with suitable bonsai fertiliser while the tree is growing. Trim extending shoots to maintain its shape. Plan substantial root work for warm conditions when the tree is healthy and actively growing.
Winter care
Keep indoors, warm and frost-free, with as much natural light as possible. Water according to soil moisture, as growth and water use often slow in darker months.
What you'll receive
One Banyan Fig bonsai in the pot described above. The decorative rock described in this listing is included. A drip tray is not included unless specifically included in a purchased option. Photographs are representative; trunks, branches, foliage and overall shape vary naturally between trees. Gift packaging, message cards and additional accessories are included only when explicitly selected or stated in the purchased option.
Care Guide: View our care guide
Please note:
Trees
- Image shown is of the actual tree you will receive unless stated otherwise in the actual product's description
- The height given is from the base of the pot to the top of the tree.
- The tree received may be slightly different from the picture. Whilst we try to keep the photos of our trees as up to date as possible, these are live plants and, as such, will continue to grow and change slightly in between the times we take the photos.
Pots
- Some of our Bonsai pots are bought in bulk and unfortunately it's impossible to photograph each single item so the photograph used is taken from one random item of each collection we sell. In 99% of cases this means that any differences won't even be noticeable, however, if you have seen a particular image of a pot that has a certain streak of paint in a certain place, bear in mind that the pot you receive may not be 100% identical to this.
