{"product_id":"ficus-microcarpa-5-pot","title":"Ficus Microcarpa - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus microcarpa, often sold as Indian laurel fig or ginseng ficus, is a tough evergreen fig with small, glossy oval leaves and a dense, rounded canopy. It is one of the most popular species for bonsai thanks to its thick swollen roots, vigorous growth, and tolerance of pruning. Indoors it adapts to bright light and warm conditions typical of Indian homes, and outdoors it can grow into a large shade tree with aerial roots. Hardy and forgiving, it handles occasional neglect, recovers well from trimming, and makes an excellent long-lived ornamental or bonsai subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3-1 m as bonsai; large as a tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3-1 m as bonsai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, small glossy oval leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsignificant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect to direct light; tolerates some sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when top 2-3 cm dries; keep lightly moist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining mix; bonsai soil for trained plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-32 C; protect from cold below 10 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high; mist in dry weather.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed every 2-4 weeks in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates hard pruning; ideal for bonsai shaping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years; yearly for bonsai.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings or air layering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale, mealybugs, spider mites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to pets; sap irritates skin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA favourite bonsai species and a hardy indoor or patio ornamental. Outdoors it serves as a shade or screening tree with attractive aerial roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in India's warmth and tolerates bright light well, including some direct sun if acclimated. For bonsai, prune regularly and feed lightly; reduce watering and protect from cold drafts in winter to avoid leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Ficus microcarpa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, keeping it lightly moist. Bonsai in small pots may need more frequent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt likes bright light and tolerates some direct sun once acclimated. Brighter light keeps the canopy dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, like other figs it is toxic to cats and dogs, and the sap can irritate the mouth and stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it good for bonsai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has small leaves, fast vigorous growth, thick roots, and tolerates heavy pruning, making it ideal for shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every one to two years, or yearly for bonsai in spring, refreshing the soil and trimming roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse stem cuttings or air layering; both root readily in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf drop follows cold, drafts, or sudden light or watering changes. Keep conditions warm and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it thrives outdoors in warm, partly sunny spots above 10 C and can become a large shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap harmful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe milky latex can irritate skin and eyes; wear gloves when pruning and wash off any sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season and reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256120541430,"sku":"PLT-FICUSMICROCA-P05-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-ficus-moclame-ficus-microcarpa-plant-487239_706f9dc9-ddb4-41e6-98f7-a4dce8c0be9e.jpg?v=1783921471","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/ficus-microcarpa-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}