05Dec 2014 by Ficus Ginseng No Comments

Is ficus ginseng poisonous?

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Ficus Ginseng plants and our pets We all enjoy our Ficus Ginseng plants, but are we really safe around them? Can we have our dogs or our cats in the same area? Our team at ficusginseng.org was wondering about that, so we did a little research on the internet and this is what we found: [caption id="attachment_379" align="aligncenter" width="414"] Yes… Ficus Ginseng Bonsai plants are poisonous for pets![/caption] According to bonsaiempire.com Ficus Ginseng Bonsai plants are (sadly) poisonous for pets, and they can prove to be especially dangerous if the pets eat the leaves. So, there is only one solution: the trees should be placed out of the pets' reach! Costafarms.com is also quite clear about this: "Caution If you have latex allergies, wear gloves when handling any ficus plant…
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05Jun 2013 by Ficus Ginseng No Comments

Transfer your Ficus Ginseng to a Larger Pot

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1. The first thing you need to check is whether your ficus ginseng needs to be replanted or not. You can do this by checking the roots of your tree. If the pot appears to be full of roots and there is little dirt left, it is time to replant your tree in a larger pot. 2. Use a water resistant or waterproof material and place your tree in the centre of it. Make sure that you won’t spill any dirt. 3. Time to separate the ficus ginseng from its original pot. The best way to do this is to lay the pot on its side and tug very carefully at the base of the ficus or the pot itself, in order to separate them. 4. Look after the roots…
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04Jun 2013 by Ficus Ginseng

Ficus Ginseng gardening – basic tips

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Warm humid environment A warm humid environment is essential. Your Ficus Ginseng can grow quite well in a cool environment, but remember that a warmer environment will be much more helpful! Note that it is not advisable to expose your tree to direct sunlight. You can also place a dish of water near the plant for more humidity. Place your Ficus Ginseng in a larger pot! Always remember that the size of the pot used for growing has a significant effect and determines the speed at which your tree grows. Your Ficus Ginseng bonsai will grow well for the first few years in its original pot. However, once that time has passed, you should obtain a bigger pot for it. There are two reasons for this: the Ficus Ginseng has…
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04Jun 2013 by Ficus Ginseng No Comments

How to Grow and take care for Outdoor Bonsai Trees

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Author: Kathleen Lori Growing bonsai trees are a reproduction of basically a natural tree but only miniature. Thus it requires basic bonsai tree care in order for it to grow properly since they are absolutely dependent on you for their proper care. Whether you choose to buy bonsai trees or grow them from seeds which will make you wait for an awfully long time before you see the actual result, you will need the fundamental knowledge of bonsai tree care in order for you to have success in this form of art - growing bonsai tree. (more…)
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04Jun 2013 by Ficus Ginseng No Comments

Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Care

Ficus Ginseng – care
Author: GregHal This ficus has thick trunks and strong roots that make it one of the hardiest plants to bonsai. If you are interested in the bonsai hobby, I would strongly recommend starting with this tree. Although the ginseng ficus bonsai can be brought outdoors for some fresh air from time to time, it is not necessary. The ginseng ficus should be kept indoors all year round where it gets indirect sunlight. If you set your bonsai in direct sunlight, the intense lighting will burn the leaves. The temperature where you are keeping your ficus should never fall below 65 degrees since it likes to be in warm climate. (more…)
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