Choosing the right substrate

What kind of soil does Ficus Ginseng need?

Ficus ginseng, also known as laurel fig, thrives quite well in commercially available, but high-quality potting soil or potting soil. Ideally, the substrate is rather coarse-grained and well permeable. The Ficus Ginseng should, however, once a year repotted then he needs fresh soil. You can then spend a few weeks on additional Fertilize waive.

Does it need special soil as a bonsai?

Also as bonsai the Ficus Ginseng does not need any special soil. A mixture of sand, clay, and pricking earth works great for his needs. Of course, you can also use special bonsai soil. However, the right one is more important care the bay fig and a suitable location with lots of light and no drafts.

How should I water and fertilize?

The root ball of your laurel fig should always be slightly damp and not dry out over a long period of time. Frequent drying out for a short time is also harmful to the plant. This weakens them and makes them susceptible to disease and pest infestation. Ideally, you should always water when the top layer of soil has dried slightly.

Avoid over-fertilization as well as a lack of nutrients. Both can yellow leaves and, in the worst case, then to the Leaf loss. As a rule, it is sufficient to fertilize the Ficus Ginseng about every four weeks. Use liquid fertilizer or if you like Fertilizer stick.(€ 9.82 at Amazon *)

The essentials in brief:

• commercial potted plants or Potting soil enough
• ideal substrate: mixture of sand, loam and pricking earth
• no special bonsai soil required
• Keep the soil constantly moderately moist
• water when the top layer of soil has dried slightly
• Avoiding dry balls, weakens and makes prone to pest infestation
• Avoiding waterlogging leads to root rot
• fertilize: about every 4 weeks, from April to September
• Fertilizer: liquid fertilizer or sticks