The growth of Ficus ginseng, or Ficus microcarpa, will be done almost uninterrupted throughout the year.. Renowned for its ease of maintenance, it is the perfect plant for all beginners who finally want to start growing Ficus. Ficus ginseng is a bonsai tree characterized by its aerial root and glossy green oval leaves.
The culture of Ficus ginseng is done in pots. It is therefore intended to beautify your interior. For optimal maintenance of the plant, you can repot it occasionally. How to repot a Ficus ginseng? You will find tips and tricks to do it correctly in this article!
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Why repot a Ficus ginseng?
Easy to maintain, Ficus ginseng however requires certain care for its growth to be optimal. Regular repotting will allow it to continue to thrive. There are some signs that will let you know it's time to repot your shrub.
If the roots are visible below the pot, at the level of the evacuation hole, it is because the Ficus has no more room to develop properly. Likewise, a shrub whose aerial parts weigh more than the pot and the soil has certainly reached the limit of its possible development under such conditions.
Repotting makes it possible to renew the substrate which has deteriorated over time. So that it stays beautiful and that it develops correctly, do not forget to repot your Ficus ginseng!
When to repot a Ficus ginseng?
Repotting of Ficus ginseng is done in the spring, every 2 to 3 years, when the roots are a little too cramped. When the buds swell and the first leaves appear, the time is optimal to repot Ficus ginseng. The sap then circulates fully in the shrub and the activity of the roots will allow rapid healing of the cuts.
When in doubt, it is always better to repot Ficus ginseng too late than too early. This means that it is better to repot when the tree is already in leaves rather than in the middle of winter, when the Ficus ginseng is at rest. The closer the Ficus ginseng will be to bonsai status, the more spaced the repots can be. Indeed, the Ficus ginseng should have an increasingly fine branching.
How to repot a Ficus ginseng?
When you decide to repot your Ficus ginseng, always allow some time to do this. Indeed, once started, you will not be able to stop along the way leaving the roots of the plant in the open air. When repotting, plan ahead for the necessary equipment, especially pottery as well as the new substrate.
To start repotting, lift the Ficus ginseng and scrape the substrate, trying to untangle its roots. Ideally, try to bare all of the roots. When disentangling the roots, the largest of them will be removed. For each root cut, a certain number of new small roots will appear which will generate a root system more and more dense and more and more branched. The fine roots which are closest to the trunk will be retained.
Subsequently, you will simply have to put the Ficus ginseng back in its pot. Place a little substrate in the bottom, position the Ficus and tie it so that it does not move. Then complete with substrate. You can then plant a bamboo stick in the soil to remove air pockets that could interfere with root development. Remember to water until you can see water coming out of the drainage holes. The new substrate will thus be properly moistened.
What should you do after repotting a Ficus ginseng?
After a few days, the Ficus ginseng will start to make roots again. This period is essential for the plant, which must get used to its new substrate perfectly. After repotting your Ficus ginseng, you need to take some precautions.
Place the Ficus in a location where it can enjoy the morning sun while avoiding the afternoon sun. If the high temperatures favor the dehydration of the plant, know that the same is true for the wind.. Make sure you always place your Ficus ginseng in a well-sheltered place. At the first signs that it is starting to grow again, you can place it back in its usual location.
Repotting is an operation to be done regularly on the Ficus ginseng. It allows to shorten the roots but also to renew the substrate. When repotting, take the opportunity to clean the pot! Over time, dirt builds up and this is the perfect time to give it a little sprucing up.
