Ficus Microcarpa ‘Tiger Bark’ Cascade – Bonsai Tree

$150.00

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ficus microcarpa ‘Tiger Bark’
COMMON NAME: Tiger Bark Ficus Cascade

Finished bonsai planted in a ceramic pot. Bonsai pot will vary.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS: FICUS is a very hardy tree, that is particularly great for banyan-style bonsai. It can be grown indoors and outdoors with beautiful pads and great aerial roots. Produces ornamental figs and unique spotted gnarly bark and chartreuse tiny foliage. Ficus likes full/partial sun and moderate water and fertilizer. Tropical tree, keep away from freezing temperatures.

Category: BONSAI

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What are some interesting facts about the ficus tree?

A species native to southwest Asia and the Mediterranean, the ficus genus contains over 800 species. Ficus are famed for bearing fig-like substances (which is why many species are simply called fig trees) and other bush foods important to their habitats.

What is the benefit of Ficus microcarpa?

The root, bark, and leaf latex are used to treat wounds, headaches, liver diseases, toothache, and ulcers. Aerial roots are useful in treating skin diseases.

How long does a ficus microcarpa life span?

Even thou it can be up to thousend years. A bonsai do not face this risk as we encourage thick trunks, tie the tree into the pot and prune it all the time. So given correct care a bonsai can live forever. The oldest known living bonsai is thought to be over a thousend years.