The Ficus bonsai is one of the most popular species of indoor bonsai. Among the hundreds of species of Ficus that exist, about ten of them are suitable for bonsaiification. If the Ficus bonsai is a magnificent miniature tree, however, it is not really complicated to keep it in good health. For this, it will still be necessary to choose a location suitable for its growth. To find out where to place your Ficus bonsai, quickly browse our dedicated article!
Placing your Ficus bonsai at the right temperature: a fundamental element
The Ficus bonsai is a plant particularly suitable for indoor cultivation. This plant tolerates very well the lack of humidity in the air but also the lack of light. It is thanks to its thick and waxy leaves that the Ficus bonsai supports dry air so well. As its natural habitat protects it from sunlight, it also tolerates the lack of it.
If the Ficus bonsai tolerates high heat very well, it cannot withstand frost. Thus, it should be grown indoors as soon as average temperatures drop below 15 ° C. In summer, as long as the outside temperatures do not drop below 12 ° C, it will appreciate being placed outside. The ideal temperature range for optimal growth of Ficus bonsai is between 15 and 30 ° C. Below or above these temperatures, the growth of Ficus bonsai will slow down and prolonged exposure could even cause permanent plant loss.
The thick leaves of the Ficus bonsai allow it to withstand a dry atmosphere. However, it is important to know that it still prefers a humid atmosphere. The aerial roots of the plant will only be able to develop in the presence of very high humidity, which is difficult to obtain in our latitudes.
Place your Ficus bonsai near a window
If the Ficus bonsai tolerates the lack of light, it is necessary to know that the more the hygrometry and the lighting are important, the more the growth will be optimal. When your Ficus bonsai is placed indoors, it is essential that it be placed near a sunny window. Unlike many other species of Ficus, the Ficus bonsai tolerates very well being placed in full sun. The Ficus bonsai is a plant that loves the sun and the humidity. You can therefore place it in front of a bay window facing south so that it can benefit from maximum sunshine from morning until evening. Do not hesitate to spray water regularly on the leaves of the Ficus bonsai. Even if it is not mandatory, it will still allow the best maintenance of the foliage of the plant.
Remember that the Ficus bonsai does not appreciate shady environments. Placed in such a place, the Ficus bonsai will gradually lose its leaves in order to keep only the minimum vital necessary for its survival. Less light also means less photosynthesis. Consequently, the Ficus bonsai will, in a natural way, lose the leaves which are not useful to it.
Place your Ficus bonsai in such a way as to protect it from attack
The Ficus bonsai is a plant resulting from a traditional Japanese art, which withstands fairly high temperatures. Thus, it can be placed outside without any problem in summer. However, this miniature tree remains fragile. Thus, it does not withstand bad weather, extreme temperatures but also drafts.
In summer, and despite the fact that it is an indoor plant, you can place your Ficus bonsai outdoors. The growth will then be much more vigorous and the Ficus bonsai will be more resistant to the aggression of certain parasites or certain diseases. If you do not have a garden, do not hesitate to place your Ficus bonsai on a windowsill or on a balcony.
However, the Ficus bonsai cannot stand frost. In winter, it is therefore essential to place your Ficus bonsai indoors. The atmosphere of your living room in winter can sometimes be too dry, the ideal is to place your Ficus bonsai protected from frost in an unheated veranda. If you do not have such equipment, you can place your Ficus bonsai near a window, in a fairly cool room.
The Ficus bonsai is a plant that will be able to grow in a wide range of temperatures. However, care must always be taken to ensure that it is not subjected to too low or conversely too high temperatures. Whatever happens, certain locations should absolutely be avoided because they could damage your Ficus bonsai. Thus, avoid too dark places such as the cellar or the attic because they do not have a window. Also avoid placing your Ficus bonsai above a running heater because the air is much too dry. Finally, remember that the Ficus bonsai is afraid of drafts and therefore should not be placed near an open door or window.
