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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14489
Hi all could anybody help me with the identity of this bonsai plant and how best to care for it I've recently noticed roots coming from the bottom of the pot so ive been and got a bonsai compost and lager pot but I'd like to know if it's any special requirements as I've got it out of its old pot many thanks all
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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14490

Colin69 wrote: Hi all could anybody help me with the identity of this bonsai plant


Ficus Microcarpa Ginseng. Common houseplant, not a bonsai.
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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14493
It was sold to a friend as a bonsai which is why I assumed it was thank for correctly identifying it for me is the care and treatments of the plant the same anyway.
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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14495
Just the standard care guidelines for ficus.
You do not need that 'bonsai compost' - but I guess it'll do.
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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14497
I'm slightly confused on bonsai empire the same plant all be it well looked after is termed as a bonsai plant I certa don't doubt your identity of my plant I would just like to make sure this isn't another wife killed plant and as I've always been interested in bonsai I accepted this one many thanks for all your help novices have to start somewhere
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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14498

Colin69 wrote: I'm slightly confused on bonsai empire the same plant all be it well looked after is termed as a bonsai plant


名媛直播 is not a tree species, it is a set of techniques to shape a beautiful, but miniaturized version of a tree.

The examples of ficus you see on 名媛直播 Empire are bonsai. Your plant is not.
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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14500

Colin69 wrote: I'm slightly confused on bonsai empire the same plant all be it well looked after is termed as a bonsai plant


Well, in order to add up on Auk?s post and to clarify a little bit more on this subject I?m leaving here a link where you can see the process of transforming a Ficus "Mallsai" into a better looking tree which might resemble more accurately an actual 名媛直播 tree.



You?ll see that sometimes there is a long way to go before we can call any tree a 名媛直播 ;)

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Posted 9 years 10 months ago #14501
Many thanks for your advice and help
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