Ginseng ficus care

Ficus microcarpa needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa
Other names: Banyan fig, Chinese banyan, Ficus microcarpa
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright, indirect light. A few hours of gentle sun are fine.
Soil check: Every 6 to 10 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a potting soil with some perlite or bark. The mix must drain well.

The thick, bulb-like roots are normal. Do not bury them in soil.
Leaves drop after a move, a draft or a change in light. Keep the plant in one place.
Yellow leaves often mean too much water. Let the top soil dry first.
Look for white, cottony bugs on stems. Wipe them off with alcohol on a cloth.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.