{"product_id":"bonsai-ficus-microcarpa-forme-s","title":"Bonsaï Ficus microcarpa S shape — H30-35 cm | Pot Ø16 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"ficus-bonsai-s\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌀 Sinuous double-curved trunk • 🌿 Glossy dark green oval leaves • 🪴 Ceramic pot and saucer included • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 💪 The most tolerant of bonsai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFicus microcarpa bonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e is trained in an \u003cem\u003eS shape\u003c\/em\u003e, a classic style in which the trunk forms two opposing curves before supporting the canopy. Its light grey bark marked with lenticels and glossy dark green foliage make it the most recognizable of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bonsai\"\u003eindoor bonsai\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts particular strength is its robustness: Ficus microcarpa is by far the most tolerant species for indoor bonsai. While Sageretia reacts to the slightest change in humidity, it can withstand a missed watering, a somewhat dark room, or dry air from heating without losing its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-bonsai\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich indoor bonsai should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogue brings together several species and shapes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFicus microcarpa in an S shape\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — sinuous double-curved trunk, glossy dark green foliage. The most sculptural shape and the most tolerant species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bonsai-sageretia-theezans-boule\"\u003eSageretia theezans in a ball shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very small light green leaves, a dense canopy trimmed into a sphere (H25-30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm). The species with the finest foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-ginseng-bonsai\"\u003eFicus microcarpa 'Ginseng'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — prominent swollen roots forming a bulbous trunk (2 large sizes). The most imposing version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight exposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFicus microcarpa tolerates a wider range of light conditions than other bonsai, but a spot that is too dark lengthens the internodes and causes the canopy to lose its compact shape. However, it dislikes being moved frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window, or a south-facing window with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e table, console table, desk, or windowsill — keep it in a fixed spot without repeated moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — minimum 15 °C; it does not tolerate cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e special bonsai substrate, already in the pot provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Ficus reacts to every change of location by partially shedding its leaves: once you have found the right spot, it is best not to move it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume of substrate in a bonsai pot is tiny and dries quickly, even for a tolerant species. The Ficus can forgive a missed watering, but \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003ea prolonged absence requires preparation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — let the surface of the substrate dry slightly between waterings, every three to four days in summer and once a week in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the pot in a shallow amount of water for ten minutes; this is more effective than surface watering on bonsai substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — the supplied saucer must be emptied after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e weekly misting helps limit leaf drop during the heating season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut back new shoots to two leaves once they have six to eight leaves, from April to September, to maintain the shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e dilute special liquid bonsai fertilizer and apply every two weeks from April to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWhite latex oozes from each cut: this is normal for all Ficus, simply wipe it away and the wound will heal on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk's double curve is best seen from the side: the bonsai needs a clear surface and a neutral background so the wood's design stands out. The cream ceramic pot and matching saucer are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bonsai duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bonsai-sageretia-theezans-boule\"\u003eball-shaped Sageretia\u003c\/a\u003e — two contrasting Japanese forms, the sinuous trunk and the dense sphere, in two different ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a zen arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pogonatherum-paniceum-monica-bambou-interieur\"\u003ePogonatherum 'Monica'\u003c\/a\u003e with arching stems beside it — the Japanese-inspired style is complemented without repetition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor graphic contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-cadre-metal-noir\"\u003eTillandsia in a metal frame\u003c\/a\u003e — two plants presented as objects, one placed and the other suspended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a gift ready to give,\u003c\/strong\u003e the bonsai comes as shown: ceramic pot and saucer included, with no repotting or decorative pot needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe ceramic pot is supplied in a matching model: the shape remains rectangular with a saucer, while the glaze color may vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it as your first bonsai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus microcarpa is the most forgiving species of its genus. It tolerates a missed watering, medium light, and dry air, whereas other species lose their leaves within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater by soaking rather than from the surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e the very well-draining bonsai substrate lets water run through without moistening the root ball. Placing the pot in a shallow layer of water for ten minutes ensures that all the roots are reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not repot during the first year:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bonsai arrives with a root system that has already been worked and balanced with the volume of the pot. Repot every two to three years in spring, with partial root pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus microcarpa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus Bonsai, pagoda fig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30-35 cm | Pot Ø16 cm, pot and saucer included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e S-shaped trunk, double opposing curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e rectangular glazed ceramic pot with matching saucer, varied model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, without prolonged direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular; allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e weekly misting appreciated in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e special bonsai substrate, very well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, requires ongoing formative pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, glossy dark green oval leaves on light gray bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy for a bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, latex irritating to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zen \/ Japandi \/ Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bonsai is unique: the curvature of the trunk, the density of the crown, and the shade of the ceramic pot vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278099390729,"sku":"53465","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/bonsai-ficus-microcarpa-forme-s-h30-35-cm-pot-oe16-cm-verdeia-8315905.jpg?v=1788478397","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ficus-microcarpa-s-shaped-bonsai","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}