17-Year-Old Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree | Dramatic Aerial Roots & Beautiful Shari
This exceptional 17-year-old Ficus retusa bonsai tree combines powerful styling, impressive maturity and remarkable detail. Standing approximately 43cm tall, it offers an elegant yet commanding presence that makes it a wonderful focal point for any home or office.
This is the exact bonsai tree you will receive.
The most striking feature of this individually photographed specimen is its dramatic aerial root system. Strong aerial roots descend gracefully from the trunk, creating a powerful tropical appearance that instantly captures attention. These roots add tremendous age, character and visual interest, giving the tree the appearance of a much older specimen found in nature.
The trunk itself displays beautiful movement and maturity. Delicate silvery striations run through the bark, creating texture and contrast that become more noticeable as you admire the tree. Adding further interest, tasteful areas of shari reveal themselves along the main twists of the trunk. These natural-looking deadwood features enhance the sense of age and tell the story of a tree shaped by time and the elements.
Above the trunk, a pretty canopy of bright green foliage completes the composition. The leaves create a lush, vibrant crown that balances perfectly with the powerful root structure below. Together, these features create a refined and highly desirable bonsai with year-round appeal.
To complement its elegant styling, this bonsai has been freshly potted into a brand-new forest green oval ceramic bonsai pot with a matching drip tray. The rich green glaze works beautifully with the foliage while providing a timeless and sophisticated presentation.
Why Choose a Ficus Retusa Bonsai?
Ficus retusa remains one of the world’s most popular indoor bonsai species. Enthusiasts value it for its resilience, attractive foliage and fascinating aerial roots.
Many bonsai lovers associate Ficus trees with stability, wisdom, strength and longevity. Their ability to adapt and thrive makes them a fitting symbol of perseverance and growth.
This species responds well to pruning and develops greater character with age, making it rewarding for both beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiasts.
Ficus Retusa Bonsai Care
Position your Ficus bonsai in a bright location with plenty of natural light. It thrives indoors throughout the year and appreciates a warm, stable environment.
Allow the surface of the soil to become slightly dry before watering thoroughly. During active growth, occasional pruning will help maintain the tree’s refined shape and encourage dense foliage.
Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new growth and flowers.
For optimum health, we also recommend Bonsai Direct Mist. This specialist foliar treatment helps condition the leaves, supports humidity and can be used alongside your regular feeding programme.
An easy-to-follow printed care guide is included with your bonsai tree.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct?
Bonsai Direct is a trusted professional bonsai nursery with decades of experience growing and caring for bonsai trees. Our expert growers carefully nurture every tree before it leaves our nursery.
Customer satisfaction is second to none. We provide detailed care guides, ongoing support and fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose.
Free next working day delivery is available to most UK addresses when ordered before 3:25pm. You can also select your preferred delivery date during checkout. Weekend delivery is available for a small additional charge.
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland require a minimum of two working days and incur a small subsidised surcharge.
All bonsai arrive securely packaged and include a printed care guide.
The Bonsai Direct Difference
This individually photographed 18-year-old Ficus retusa showcases dramatic aerial roots, attractive silvery bark, tasteful shari and a lush green canopy. Presented in a beautiful forest green ceramic bonsai pot, it offers a wonderful balance of power, elegance and maturity.
Whether displayed in a home, office or conservatory, this exceptional bonsai will provide years of enjoyment while continuing to develop character and beauty.
