Ginseng ficus
Ficus microcarpa · Figs · Mulberry family
Also known as: Indian Laurel Fig · Ginseng Bonsai · Chinese Banyan
Easy30–100cmNot pet-safe
Ginseng ficus care at a glance
Ginseng ficus (Ficus microcarpa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 20–29 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 20–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Ginseng ficus
Possible pests on Ginseng ficus include Scale insects, Mealybugs, Spider mites and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot and Grey mould. Ginseng ficus is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Low
- Grey mould Low
Toxicity
- Latex sap (ficin & psoralen) Medium
Weather
- Cold damage Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Ginseng ficus
- Which pests affect Ginseng ficus?
- Possible pests on Ginseng ficus include Scale insects, Mealybugs, Spider mites and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Ginseng ficus?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot and Grey mould.
- Is Ginseng ficus toxic to cats and dogs?
- Ginseng ficus is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Ginseng ficus need?
- Ginseng ficus has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Ginseng ficus need?
- Ginseng ficus prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Ginseng ficus frost-hardy?
- Ginseng ficus is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.