Fig bonsai (82)

Presentation

Fig specimen (Ficus carica) 75 cm tall, with a short, gnarled trunk that opens into several low branches and a 21 cm nebari spreading well across the surface of the substrate. The canopy carries small green figs in formation, a typical trait of the species even when grown in a pot. This is a collector's plant, suited to those who already have experience with outdoor bonsai and are looking for a subject of considerable size.

Technical features

• Botanical species: Ficus carica (common fig)
• Height of the plant alone: 75 cm
• Nebari: 21 cm
• Pot: square, 41 x 41 x h. 24 cm
• Pot material: unglazed stoneware
• Total weight: 30 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: medium

How to care for it

The fig wants to stay outdoors all year round, in a sunny, airy spot: with 30 kg of mass and a 41 cm pot the substrate dries slowly, so in summer check it every day and water only when the top few centimetres are dry, avoiding waterlogging. In winter, once the leaves have dropped, watering is reduced drastically and in areas with prolonged frosts we recommend a cold but bright shelter.

To learn more about the care of this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Is the plant that arrives the same one in the photo?

Yes. This fig bonsai is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the exact plant that will be sent. The foliage may however look different on delivery, because the plant keeps growing and undergoes pruning, pinching and the normal seasonal changes.

Do the figs visible on the branches ripen?

The small fruits in the photo are those produced by the plant in its pot. In bonsai cultivation some ripen, others drop depending on the course of the season and the balance of the canopy. Fruiting remains a recurring characteristic of Ficus carica even on specimens of this size.

Can I keep it indoors?

No, the fig is a Mediterranean deciduous broadleaf and must be grown outdoors: terrace, balcony or garden, in full sun. With a 75 cm plant, a pot 41 cm on each side and a total weight of 30 kg, it needs a stable base and a spot where watering is easy.

What is included

• Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) in a square unglazed stoneware pot 41 x 41 x h. 24 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping