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Ficus microcarpa
Southeast Asian evergreen. Aerial roots develop to cover the trunk, creating a uniquely vital appearance. Easy to grow indoors, ideal for beginners' indoor bonsai.
Ficus microcarpa, also known as Chinese banyan, Hill's weeping fig, small-fruited fig, Malayan banyan, Indian laurel, or curtain fig, is a species of banyan tree in the family Moraceae. Its native range is from India to China and Japan, through Southeast Asia and the western Pacific to the state of Queensland in Australia, and it has been introduced to parts of the Americas and the Mediterranean. It was first described in 1782, and is a culturally significant plant in a number of Asian countries.
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Origen
Southern China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Australia
Esperanza de vida
50+ years (as bonsai)
Tamaño
15-60cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Fertilizer (regular)
Bright indoor location. Maintain above 15°C
Water thoroughly when topsoil dries. Misting is also effective
Root-over-rock with aerial roots is stunning. Tolerates heavy pruning
Cold-sensitive. Beware of cold drafts near windows in winter
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Chinese Banyan es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Chinese Banyan es 50+ years (as bonsai). Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Chinese Banyan típicamente alcanza 15-60cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Chinese Banyan se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Chinese Banyan varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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