Fig bonsai (77)

Presentation

Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) aged 28-30 years, 54 cm tall, with fruit already set on the branches and a 28 cm nebari that opens into a broad, well-rooted base. The trunk is short, rugged and marked by callused scars, while the branching spreads horizontally well beyond the width of the pot. An outdoor specimen suited to anyone looking for a mature fruiting fig bonsai.

Technical details

• Species: Ficus carica (common fig)
• Age: approximately 28-30 years
• Height of the plant alone: 54 cm
• Nebari: 28 cm
• Blue glazed stoneware cloud pot: 50 x 42 x h. 17 cm
• Total weight: 24 kg
• Position: outdoors, full sun
• Care difficulty: low to medium

How to care for it

The fig wants direct sun all year round and tolerates shade poorly, as this stretches the internodes and reduces fruiting. From June to August, with this amount of foliage over a pot only 17 cm deep, watering may be needed twice a day: water when the top centimetre of substrate feels dry to the touch. In winter the plant drops its leaves and should be sheltered from prolonged frost.

For more on caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Will the fruit shown in the photo still be there on delivery?

It depends on the season. The photo shows the actual specimen during fruiting, but figs ripen, fall and form again according to the time of year. As with any living plant, the foliage may differ from the picture because of pruning, pinching and the seasonal cycle.

How much space does it need?

The canopy is wider than the pot, which already measures 50 x 42 cm: allow at least 70-80 cm of clear space on an outdoor shelf or table. With a total weight of 24 kg it needs a stable support, ideally raised so that the horizontal spread of the branches can be appreciated.

Can I grow it indoors?

No. The fig is a Mediterranean deciduous tree that needs direct sun and an outdoor winter rest. Indoors it would lose vigour and would not fruit. A balcony, terrace or garden are the right places, with shelter from icy wind in the coldest months.

What is included

• Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) in a blue glazed stoneware cloud pot 50 x 42 x h. 17 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