A bonsai that adapts to your decor: This Thai Ficus comes in a pot, and a decorative pot can be chosen freely. With its glossy, dark green foliage and tree-like structure, it fits well on a bright sideboard or in a light spot in the living room.
Ficus microcarpa belongs to the mulberry family and originates from tropical and subtropical Asia. The evergreen wood bears glossy, dark green, oval leaves; the thick trunk and small foliage make the plant resemble a miniature tree. In warm regions, the species grows into a large tree with numerous aerial roots, while it remains significantly smaller in a container.
As a house bonsai, the fig needs a bright spot with consistent warmth, away from drafts. Regularly misting the leaves and using a saucer with moist gravel, keeping the water level just below the surface, increases humidity. Shaped specimens should be pruned as little as possible; long shoots can be shortened directly above a leaf in late winter or early spring.
Name: Bonsai Fig "Thai Ficus"
Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa
Pot: 23 cm
Total height: 75 cm
Location: Bright, no direct sunlight; warm, not below 10–13 °C
Watering: Regularly in spring and summer, let dry slightly; winter only slightly moist
Fertilizing: Nitrogen-rich from spring to late summer
Note: Wear gloves when pruning: The sticky white sap can irritate the skin or exacerbate allergies.
