While almost all the trees can be used for a bonsai, some species seem to be more suitable for this purpose. One of the best choices is a family tree of Ficus. Ficus trees usually produces a very good root system, which is one of the most important requirements for a healthy bonsai tree. The ficus tree is usually a covered structure, but also be grown outdoors. When planted outdoors, the roots of ficus is known to grow to a depth of several meters. The root structurethe ficus will twist, turn and intertwine, as it grows, this feature adds structural integrity to the tree.
To grow as a bonsai ficus tree, there will be training in a particular shape or form. Training will be removing leaves and branches, as have shape, and orientation of the branches, as dictated by your design for the tree. The branches in the desired position through the use of wires at the branches, however, the leaders of the wires and keep the industry as it grows.
TheFicus benjamina is one of the plants most commonly grown indoor trees is also one of the most popular. At the same time, the ficus benjamina seems to cause more pain and frustration than any other indoor facility. The truth is that the Ficus does not like change. If you experience a change in its environment, such as moving from the heat and humidity controls of greenhouse gas emissions at home, begin to protect themselves. This protection is like falling leaves and the reduction of visible leaves.Ficus produces ethylene when exposed to internal moisture stress. Ethylene, in turn causing the leaves to fall. The moisture stressed tree is more, more evolved ethylene.
For this reason alone, if the ficus to his door, he began a regiment of irrigation of the plant is not wet, wet. Even the trees are in an area that receives a generous amount of sunlight. Let the tree to get used to his new surroundings before you start pruning or training. IfYou buy a tree in winter, you might want to check complement the light with a grow-lux fluorescent lamp. Once the tree is again a sample of healthy and new growth has started to appear then you can begin the process of pruning and training.
