Weeping Fig Slanting Bonsai (Penjing Display)
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NameWeeping Fig Slanting Bonsai (Penjing Display)
Species NameFicus benjamina 'Kinky'
Common NameWeeping Fig
Bonsai Styleslanting
Estimated Age (years)70
Container Typelarge, shallow, oval ceramic pot (part of a penjing display)
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled bark, slanting, aerial roots
Foliage Typesmall,curly,pendulous,green
Height (cm)90
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityexcellent
Notable FeaturesAwarded "Gold Award", "Best in Weeping", and "Best in Penjing" at the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention. Features distinctive weeping foliage and an elaborate integrated landscape (penjing) presentation.
Description
This mature weeping fig bonsai features a dramatically slanting trunk with gnarled bark and a dense canopy of curly, pendulous foliage. It is presented as a penjing, with its strong nebari integrated into a rocky landscape within a large, shallow pot, creating a harmonious miniature scene.
