Ginseng Ficus Bonsai
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NameGinseng Ficus Bonsai
Species NameFicus retusa
Common NameGinseng Ficus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, gnarled bark, bulbous base
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityprominent and integrated with the bulbous trunk, forming a unique base
Notable FeaturesThe most striking feature is the highly unusual and thick, gnarled 'ginseng' style trunk, which forms the dominant visual element of the bonsai.
Description
This Ficus retusa bonsai features a highly distinctive, thick, gnarled, and bulbous trunk, characteristic of 'Ginseng Ficus' specimens. From this unique base, multiple slender branches emerge, supporting a canopy of simple, glossy green leaves. It presents a robust and sculptural appearance, typical of commercially available 'mallsai'.
