Picturesque Ficus Indoor Bonsai with Elegant Trunk – Perfect for beginners!

Exquisite 13-Year-Old Ficus Bonsai – A Masterpiece of Elegance

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This 13-year-old Ficus retusa is a striking example of natural artistry, featuring a gracefully curving trunk, a beautifully spaced canopy, and a highly refined design. Its smooth, silver-streaked bark adds character, while the glossy green leaves create a lush, vibrant display.

Expertly styled with a curvaceous design, this bonsai showcases exceptional trunk taper, with a strong, powerful base that gently refines as it ascends. The branches radiate outward in perfect balance, giving the tree a sophisticated, woodland-inspired aesthetic.

Potted in a navy blue ceramic pot with a matching drip tray, this bonsai is both practical and visually stunning. The tray helps maintain humidity—ideal for homes with central heating—while protecting your surfaces.

Why Choose This Ficus Bonsai?

✔ Unique character – Every curve and branch is shaped beautifully.
✔ Easy to care for – Thrives in lower light levels.
✔ A living work of art – The perfect statement piece for any indoor space.

Distinctive Aerial Roots

Ficus retusa produces dramatic aerial roots that grow from branches and descend toward the soil. These roots contribute to the tree’s ancient, tropical look and can even become supporting trunks over time.

Striking Bark Patterns

The bark is grey to reddish and often features small horizontal flecks, which can create a striking, tiger-stripe appearance, giving older bonsai extra character.

Resilience and Easy Care

This species is known for its toughness and ability to handle beginner mistakes. It is resistant to most common bonsai pests, making it an excellent choice for new growers or as an indoor plant.

Evergreen All Year

Ficus retusa remains lush and evergreen throughout the year. Its thick, glossy green leaves keep it looking attractive, even in spots with less light.

Unique Pruning and Healing

When pruned, it releases a milky sap that quickly dries and seals cuts, helping protect the tree and making shaping easier for growers.

Indoor and Outdoor Versatility

It’s unusual in that it thrives both indoors and outdoors, as long as temperatures stay warm. Outdoors, it grows more vigorously, while indoors, it copes with central heating and fluctuating humidity. Please protect from frosts.

Botanical Confusion

Ficus retusa is sometimes mistaken for similar species but stands out with its thick, textured leaves and strong, sturdy trunk.

Creative Styling Potential

With flexible branches, Ficus retusa is easy to wire and shape. Its aerial roots and trunk movement suit many styling options, including root-over-rock, informal upright, and tropical-inspired styles.
Ficus retusa bonsai combine easy care with powerful visual impact, making them a favourite among bonsai growers of all experience levels.

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