How To Care For A Bonsai Ficus Tree Ficus Trees Generally Enjoy The Same Care Standards, Though Some Varieties Might Have Slightly Different Light Preferences. In General, They’Re Easy To Care For! Τα Δέντρα Φίκους Γενικά Απολαμβάνουν Τα Ίδια Πρότυπα Φροντίδας, Αν Και Ορισμένες Ποικιλίες Μπορεί Να Έχουν Ελαφρώς Διαφορετικές Προτιμήσεις Φωτός. Σε Γενικές Γραμμές, Είναι Εύκολο Να Φροντισθούν! Φως Τοποθετήστε Το Δέντρο Bonsai Ficus Σε Ένα Φωτεινό, Κατά Προτίμηση Νότιο Παράθυρο Όπου Θα Έχει Άφθονο Άμεσο Ηλιακό Φως. Εάν Δεν Έχετε Ένα Παράθυρο Που Λαμβάνει Αρκετές Ώρες Φωτεινού Ηλιακού Φωτός Κάθε Μέρα, Ίσως Θελήσετε Να Συμπληρώσετε Με Ένα Φως Ανάπτυξης. Τα Δέντρα Bonsai Ficus Μπορούν Επίσης Να Ευδοκιμήσουν Σε Ένα Παράθυρο Με Ανατολικό Ή Δυτικό Προσανατολισμό, Καθώς Ανέχονται Χαμηλότερες Συνθήκες Φωτισμού Από Άλλους Τύπους Μπονσάι, Αλλά Είναι Ακόμα Καλύτερο Να Τους Δώσετε Το Καλύτερο Φως Που Μπορείτε. Light Place Your Bonsai Ficus Tree In A Bright, Preferably South-Facing Window Where It Will Get Plenty Of Direct Sunlight. If You Don’T Have A Window That Receives Several Hours Of Bright Sunlight Every Day, You May Want To Supplement With A Grow Light. Bonsai Ficus Trees Can Also Thrive In An East- Or West-Facing Window, As They Tolerate Lower Light Conditions Than Other Types Of Bonsai, But It’S Still Best To Give Them The Best Light You Can. Potting And Soil Use A Soil Mix Made Especially For Bonsai Trees Or Read Our Guide To Soil For Bonsai Trees To Make Your Own. Choosing A Bonsai Pot Is Not As Simple As Picking Out A Cute Planter For A Regular Houseplant. Potting Is A Crucial Element To The Art Of Bonsai And Requires Care And Thought. Here’S Our Guide To Choosing A Bonsai Pot. That Being Said, You Should Be Able To Leave Your Ficus Bonsai In Its Original Pot For At Least A Few Months Before It Will Need To Move On. Young Bonsai Trees Typically Stay In A Starter Pot Until They Establish A Strong Root System Before They Can Be Moved To A More Permanent Display Pot. Some Well-Maintained Bonsai Can Stay In Their Pots Indefinitely! Water While It’S Tempting To Simply Water On A Schedule, It’S Important To Learn How To Tell When Your Ficus Is Actually Ready For A Drink! Bonsai Ficus Trees May Have Different Watering Needs In The Winter Than In The Summer, And Their Lighting Conditions And The Temperature And Humidity Of Their Environment Can Also Affect Their Watering Requirements. You’Ll Want To Keep The Soil Evenly Moist. If The Topsoil Is Dry And The Soil Feels Just Barely Damp 2 Inches Down, Water Your Plant Thoroughly And Allow It To Drain Completely. It’S Also A Great Idea To Use A Moisture Meter To Gauge When Your Bonsai Ficus Is Ready To Be Watered. You’Ll Probably Find Yourself Watering More Often In The Summer And Less Frequently In The Winter. Be Careful Not To Water So Often That Your Soil Is Consistently Soaked, Or You Run The Risk Of Your Plant Developing Root Rot Or Other Health Problems Related To Overwatering.