10 seeds of FICUS RELIGIOSA - fig BONSAI seeds - high quality selected seeds - top plant

This fig tree is native to India and Ceylon. Today it is found throughout the tropics. In Buddhism as well as Hinduism, it is considered a sacred tree. According to legend, it was under its foliage that Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, achieved supreme knowledge (enlightenment). Thus, it has become a symbol of Buddhism.

This tree is extremely fast in its growth, develops very impressive roots. These form a new trunk as soon as they touch the ground. The fig tree can reach a height of 15-30 m. The oldest in the world that is more than 3000 years old is a Ficus religiosa. This variety is very similar to Ficus benghalensis.

Despite its potential size in the wild, we can grow this plant without any problems, as a bonsai or pot and it will look absolutely fantastic and strange.

CULTURE

Ideal temperatures are between 16-28 ° C. But it can spend the summer without any problem outside. It can also be grown indoors.

Pretreatment of seedlings:

sowing time: spring in the ground or all year round in a pot (make sure the temperature and brightness)
Germination time: 1-6 weeks, sometimes even a couple of months
Germination temperature: 22-26 ° C
Exposure: sun to partial shade; avoid direct sunlight
Watering: keep the soil always moist without excess.
Fertilizers: Every 3 - 4 days

BONSAI CULTURE

This fig tree is quite simple to grow in bonsai and gives an absolutely fabulous look because of these aerial roots. It is easy to care for. All styles are possible.

Because of its height, the bonsai must be cut regularly. In addition, the leaves are removed when they become too large.