فيكس جينسنغ (بونساي)
Ficus Ginseng (Banyan / Bonsai Tree)
Ficus microcarpa
Indoor treeSmall (up to 40 cm)Air purifyingMay cause mild upset
Swollen roots and a compact glossy canopy; a living sculpture.
Varieties
- Ginseng (bulbous roots)
- Bonsai style
- Banyan tree form
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Care level
- Medium
Riyadh tip
Mist the canopy in dry rooms and never let the soil dry completely; leaf drop means it is stressed.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsMay cause mild upset
DogsMay cause mild upset
Listed toxic (ficus sap): drooling, vomiting, skin irritation.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
The most gifted bonsai in the Gulf; thick exposed roots and a tiny canopy. Larger banyan forms make a bold lobby tree.
Extra large (over 150 cm)فيكس بنجامينا
Weeping Fig (Teardrop Tree)
Ficus benjamina
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
May cause mild upset
Large (90–150 cm)شجرة المطاط (فيكس إلاستيكا)
Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
May cause mild upset
Small (up to 40 cm)هويا (نبتة الشمع)
Hoya (Wax / Honey Plant)
Hoya carnosa
- Bright indirect light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Pet safe