The ficus bonsai is a tree native to the subtropical and tropical areas of the globe and is part of the large Moraceae family. This plant, usually placed in embellishment inside the houses, normally needs to be wet, mainly based on its position and the climatic season. If placed in excessively hot and dry places in the house, it needs considerable and constant irrigation, where instead a light daily moistening is sufficient, if the tree is placed in a cool environment and the soil is moderately humid. Although it is normally able to sustain scarce or, vice versa, abundant waterings, it is always necessary to carefully dose the periodic waterings, in order to avoid the possible onset of diseases or weakening of the tree or its roots.

As already mentioned, the bonsai is typically a plant to be placed inside the house and it is advisable to equip it with a saucer with components of clay or other materials that can retain water, and then release it gently in the form of humidity. In fact, the ficus comes from areas with a humid tropical climate and prefers this type of environment in order to thrive. Periodically, usually in the spring period, it is necessary to repot the plant, in order to avoid that the soil remains devoid of nutrients or that the roots completely fill the pot, thus preventing the normal nourishment of the tree. In this operation, maximum care must be taken not to completely eliminate the earth from the roots, leaving a sufficient amount at the base of the stem.

As far as fertilization is concerned, simple rules must be followed: as a rule, the tree lives in a small pot and must therefore be fertilized regularly, in order to guarantee the right nutrients needed. Fertilization must be carried out in shorter times in the spring – summer period, more or less every week, and preferably monthly during the cold season. Solid fertilizers, also called slow release, or liquid fertilizers, can be used. peculiar to both bonsai and generic plants. Organic fertilizers are widely used, appreciated for their excellent ability to keep the substrate alive and vital. In the period following repotting, it is not recommended to use fertilizers for about 30 days.

The ficus bonsai should normally be placed inside the house, even for the duration of the year. At the end of spring and in summer the tree can also be placed outside, in a bright and unshaded environment, with temperatures as constant as possible and with good overall humidity. Although the ficus resists sunlight, however, it always seems preferable to protect it from direct exposure on the hottest days, to avoid damage to the roots.In autumn and winter, however, it is necessary to place the plant inside the house, especially when the outside temperature is rigid or in any case below 10 °. Below this temperature, in fact, the tree progressively tends to weaken, developing possible diseases and loss of foliage.