Ficus bonsai tree

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Ficus bonsai tree is suitable for those who want to get closer to the world of  bonsai art. This plant is native to tropical areas, and is very suitable for indoor bonsai. Particularly, it is ideal to create a green corner in the apartment or in the garden. 

Placement and temperatures: ficus is an indoor plant that does not endure frosty conditions. In fact, the ideal temperatures are  between 15º and 20º. In addiction, the plant prefers a sunny position. 

Watering : it is advisable to water the plant regularly and avoid water stagnation.  In fact, an excess of water can cause fungal diseases. 

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Liquid fertilizers for ficus bonsai tree

Depending on the needs of plants you can choose between different types of liquid fertilizers. Particularly, for plants that do not need a vegetative vigour, is preferable to apply Pro-Care NPK 3.6.9.. It’ a fertilizer with a low nitrogen content  suitable for autumn and winter fertilization. During the spring and vegetative period, it is better to use Pro-Care NPK 12.6.6. a liquid fertilizer with the high nitrogen content. Pro-Care NPK 12.6.6. is ideal in the phase of maximum development of the bonsai trees. In addiction, it promotes the production of new leaves, also improving their color and vitality. 

Fertilization and refinement ficus bonsai tree – Discover Mythos 5.5.5.

For fertilization and refinement of bonsai trees,  Doctor Bioges recommends to use Mythos a slow release organic fertilizer suitable for all bonsai trees. This  fertilizer pellets contains Ryzea, a pool of bioactive seaweed molecules and rhizobacteria of the genus Bacillus (PGPR).  Alternatively to the two bonsai fertilizers mentioned, you can use Pro-Care NPK 5.5.5. Plus balanced npk fertilizer. This bonsai fertilizer can be used in all phases of the life cycle of plants.  It is suitable for both foliar application and fertigation.

Humic acids in organic gardening – Discover Bio Complet Plus

Bio Complet Plus is a high quality product because contains a considerable amount of humic acids, organic substances very important in agriculture and gardening.  In fact, they are essential to detoxify soil from heavy metals. These substances, therefore, improve the chemical-physical properties of the growing substrate. Bio Complet Plus  activates plant metabolism and improves the absorption of nutrients. Finally, this bioactivator prolongs the vitality of the plants. The plants will be resistant to various forms of stress. Its effects, therefore, are visible from the first treatment. Beautiful and strong plants in a few days.

How to use Bioges’s fertilizers?

Bio Complet Plus can be mixed with  all mineral fertilizers, as all Pro-Care NPK, fertilizer pellets as Mythos  and micronutrients for plants. In case of mixing of two products, it is necessary to halve the doses indicated on the label and apply only in  fertigation. The soil conditioner should never be added to soil which is too dry. In addiction, be sure to keep the soil moist during the growth of plants.

Nutrient deficiencies in plants – Discover Micro-One

It is very important to apply micronutrients to the soil, to avoid plant nutrient deficiencies. During fertilization, it is necessary to supplement the micronutrients to avoid deficiencies in plants. Particularly, if the plant will look unhealthy ( for example yellow leaves, holes in leaves and flowers, etc.),  it is necessary to treat it  with Micro-One made with micronutrients. In case of mixing with Bio Complet Plus or mineral fertilizer, it is necessary to halve the doses indicated on the label and apply only in fertigation. Repeat the treatment every 10 days for about a month.

PLANTS DISEASES

Bonsai ficus care

Like all plants, the ficus can be attacked by pests, insects and fungal diseases. However, if the plants are treated well, the risk of infection is very low. Doctor Bioges advises the use of natural products that are not phytosanitary. These products are able to avoid  nutritional deficiencies, development of fungal and bacterial diseases, attacks of parasites.

FICUS PROPAGATION

Ficus propagation by cutting and layering

The ficus plant can reproduce by grafting or layering. It is advisable to plant the cuttings in mid-summer, but the propagation by layering from April to May. Particularly  for propagation by grafting or layering, Doctor Bioges recommends the use of Radikal Sprinter.

PRUNING BONSAI FICUS

Regular pruning is necessary to retain the bonsai’s shape.  Particularly, the maintenance pruning  to maintain and refine the shape of a ficus bonsai tree, can be done during winter months.  In addiction, use a sterile pair of scissors for bonsai tree. After pruning apply propolis to avoid fungal diseases.

REPOTTING

Repot the plant during the spring and every two years using bonsai soil mixture. After repotting, apply a root stimulator. Particulary, Doctor Bioges recommends to use Radikal Sprinter made with amino acids and vitamins (such as tryptophan). The root supplement, in fact, prolongs the vitality of the root system. In addiction, it can be mixed with mycorrhizae, such as Neo-ryza and Mico-Green. Finally, it will be resistant to various forms of stress.  Its effects, therefore, are visible from the first treatment.

BONSAI FERTILIZER
PLANTS DISEASES
FICUS PROPAGATION
PRUNING BONSAI FICUS
REPOTTING
BONSAI FERTILIZER