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Bonsai Tree Meaning | Tree Symbolism: Health, Fertility and Love

Ficus bonsai (Ficus retusa) is a member of the fig family and is the easiest of all indoor bonsai varieties. It is often known as the Banyan Bonsai Tree. It’s perfect for beginners and homes with lower light levels. It has wonderful deep green glossy leaves forming a stunning canopy and beauitul little fruits during summer months. It is not a fussy bonsai when it comes to positioning. Consequently, it is highly recommended with beautiful attributes.

Additionally, the Ficus buds back very quickly after pruning and has an immense amount of character in the trunk and aerial root system. A fun and powerful bonsai tree. Therefore, it’s a highly recommended indoor bonsai plant. Especially suitable if your house does not have much natural daylight. The bark exhibits beautiful silver striations. This bonsai species is always a favourite and would make a wonderful bonsai in your home or office. A perfect recommendation for a corporate foyer.

The Fig symbolises fertility and love. The Bible indicates that the Fig tree has spiritual meaning. The tree signifies health both spiritually and physically.

If you are struggling to choose the perfect bonsai you cannot go wrong with a Ficus.

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Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 6yrs
Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set
Rated 5 out of 5
£47.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 25cm
Age. 8yrs
Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set
Rated 5 out of 5
£45.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 44cm
Age. 16yrs
Indoor Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree for Sale – Elegant Indoor Banyan Tree | Neat Styling | Aerial Roots
£150.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 42cm
Age. 17yrs
Advent Offer 19: Impressive Ficus Bonsai with Supreme Aerial Roots in Royal Blue Ceramic Pot
Original price was: £250.00.Current price is: £185.00.
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 60cm
Age. 28yrs
Specimen Indoor Ficus retusa Easy Care Bonsai – Commanding & Majestic
£950.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 42cm
Age. 18yrs
Spectacular Indoor Ficus Bonsai Tree with Outstanding Root Flare (Nebari)
£315.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 55cm
Age. 32yrs
Exquisite Specimen Indoor Ficus Bonsai Tree with Phenomenal Styling (32 years)
£1,100.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 38cm
Age. 14yrs
Devine Dwarf Ficus Beginners Bonsai | Remarkable Styling
£125.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 42cm
Age. 21yrs
Picturesque Ficus Bonsai Tree with Commanding & Powerful Trunk – Perfect for beginners!
£250.00
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 30cm
Age. 10yrs
Commanding Indoor Ficus Bonsai Tree- Beautiful Trunk Design and Branch Structure
£94.99
Overall Height Height inc. Pot. 33cm
Age. 12yrs
Ficus Beginners Bonsai | A Representation of Elegance and Minimalism
£65.00

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Earl K Russell

The bonsai I received was healthy and brilliant

Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

Comprehensive Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

Holly

I love this bonsai tree and it is so adaptable and easy to care for. The shape of the trunk is superb and lovely lush green leaves. I specifically like the silvery striations on the bark.

Ficus retusa in blue ceramic pot with drip tray

Twisty Easy Care Beginners Ficus Indoor Bonsai - Highly recommended

pete

love it

Baby indoor bonsai tree kit for sale with free delivery

Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

Mark

Has a really twisty trunk for a bonsai of its age. I've been into bonsai for nearly 10 years and this is one of my favourites. Can't wait to watch it grow.

Ficus retusa in blue ceramic pot with drip tray

Twisty Easy Care Beginners Ficus Indoor Bonsai - Highly recommended

Our recommended Ficus retusa indoor bonsai

The Ficus retusa, a stunning member of the fig family, is a popular choice among indoor bonsai enthusiasts and is widely appreciated as an easy-to-grow Ficus bonsai tree. This variety thrives even in lower light conditions, making it ideal for rooms with limited natural daylight—perfect for beginners or those with less sunlight in their homes.

The Ficus bonsai is celebrated for its deep green, glossy leaves, occasional small fruits, and its most captivating feature: the intricate aerial root system that adds a unique character. Known for its resilience, the Ficus retusa boasts excellent disease resistance and rebounds quickly with new growth after pruning.

Due to its naturally larger leaf size compared to other indoor bonsai species, it is best suited to being grown as a slightly larger bonsai, ensuring balanced proportions and an impressive presence. This powerful and visually striking bonsai is not frost-hardy and should be overwintered indoors to protect it from cold conditions.

Symbolising health, fertility and love, the Ficus bonsai holds spiritual significance, often associated with health and vitality. With its rich energy and robust growth, this tree is a living testament to both strength and beauty, making it a meaningful addition to any space.

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Value for Money: Rated 5 out of 5
Easy to Grow: Rated 4 out of 5
Sturdiness: Rated 4 out of 5
Quality of Bonsai Pot: Rated 4 out of 5
Seasonal Variation: Rated 4 out of 5

As Holly Noall took her first steps, she was already tending to miniature trees, pruning, shaping, and nurturing them. Her passion for bonsai cultivation ignited early, her natural talent evident even in childhood. This enthusiasm blossomed into a lifelong interest, marking the beginning of her journey with bonsai.

“The Ficus retusa is a very well-known bonsai species throughout the globe. It goes by many different names including the Ficus, the Chinese Banyan and the Indian Laurel Fig.” There are a very wide range of species within the Ficus (Fig) genus, others you may have heard of are the Ficus Ginseng and the Ficus Benjamina.

“They are actually a fruiting species; you typically find their fruits in late summer / early autumn. They are an evergreen species therefore they will display their distinctive leaves all year round.” Being that these bonsai are from the Fig family, it is no surprise that they fruit as they are related to the Mulberry and Jackfruit.

The Ficus is a species we tend to recommend for beginners.“ These bonsai have a low light tolerance, meaning that they can survive in darker locations than a lot of bonsai can. They also require less water than some bonsai. ”They are a great addition to apartments or old cottages where you may not be able to have other houseplants.”

“You will see a variety of difference in price throughout our Ficus bonsai. To allow everyone the opportunity to own a bonsai, we start off with younger, less trained bonsai, working up to older, more established bonsai which have received years of intense work.” Our generic range come potted in what Holly calls “standard” ceramic blue pots, these are handmade and do sometimes contain small blemishes that do not affect the pots’ integrity. Our Premium range Ficus come potted in very high-quality ceramic pots, supplied with matching drip trays.

“These are a strong, well rooted species which deserve the popularity that they have received. Personally, I love the silver striations and aerial roots.” Holly and her team have carefully grown these bonsai, inputting endless hours of pruning, watering, styling amongst lots of other aspects of care to ensure they are healthy and robust.

“Did you know that one of the oldest recorded bonsai in the world is a Ficus Retusa? It is over 1000 years old, and you can find it in the Crespi Museum in Italy.” It is a magnificent looking tree!

Beautiful Bonsai Tree Range

Bonsai expert Holly literally grew up with a pair of bonsai scissors in her hand. As Lloyd’s eldest daughter, Holly has benefitted from growing up on the nursery. Despite being in her early twenties, Holly already has many years of bonsai experience under her belt. She is passionate about the environment and environmental issues and wants to continue the journey her parents have started.

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