Ficus microcarpa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Ficus microcarpa is ubiquitous as a bonsai plant with a narrow and tall root shape. This tropical plant grows well in acidic and neutral soil with high humidity and full sunlight. If touched, the sap of this bonsai plant is considered dangerous to humans and animals, usually causing skin irritation and allergies.
Common Name |
Ginseng ficus
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ficus microcarpa
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Genus
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Ficus
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Family
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Moraceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Ficus microcarpa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Ficus microcarpa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Ficus microcarpa needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Ficus microcarpa needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Ficus microcarpa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Ficus microcarpa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Ficus microcarpa to thrive is between 70% and 100%. |
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Ficus microcarpa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Ficus microcarpa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Ficus microcarpa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Ficus microcarpa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Ficus microcarpa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Ficus microcarpa toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your pets |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Ficus microcarpa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Ficus microcarpa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Ficus microcarpa Native Region |
Find out where the Ficus microcarpa plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
China
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