Fig bonsai (72)

Presentation

Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) 22-28 cm tall, with bark-textured trunk at the base and side branches bearing small figs at different stages of ripening. The canopy is open, with the lobed leaves typical of the species and a branch structure already set on several levels. Ideal for anyone looking for a fruiting Mediterranean tree in a compact size, to keep on a terrace or in the garden.

Technical details

• Botanical species: Ficus carica (common fig)
• Style: informal upright, with spreading branches
• Height of the plant alone: 22-28 cm
• Pot: octagonal, 20 cm diam. x 7 cm high
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Position: outdoors, in full sun
• Care level: easy, suitable for beginners too

How to care for it

The fig wants direct sun all day long: in partial shade the branches stretch and the leaves grow larger, losing proportion. With a shallow 7 cm pot the water drains away quickly, so from June to August water every day, even twice on windy days, while in winter, once the leaves have dropped, it is enough to water when the substrate dries out.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Not necessarily. This is the actual plant you will receive, but the fruit ripens, drops or is removed during maintenance. The foliage also changes with pruning, pinching and the season: in winter the fig tree loses all its leaves and arrives bare, with only the branches visible.

How much space does it take up once in place?

The octagonal pot measures 20 cm in diameter by 7 cm high, and the plant adds 22-28 cm. Overall height stays under 35 cm, but the side branches extend beyond the rim of the pot: allow a supporting surface of at least 30 cm per side.

Can I keep this fig bonsai indoors?

No, it must be grown outdoors. The fig is a Mediterranean deciduous broadleaf and needs winter cold for its dormant period. A balcony, terrace or garden is fine; indoors, in constant warmth, the plant weakens within a few months.

What's included

• Fig bonsai (Ficus carica) in a blue glazed stoneware octagonal pot, 20 cm diam. x 7 cm high, 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