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Ficus Bonsai
AED 99each, 20 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Ficus Bonsai, 20 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 99
- Total
- AED 99
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About this plant
Ficus Bonsai suits indoor spots with very bright, indirect light indoors, outdoors part shade with afternoon shade in summer. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it away from pets.
Ficus Bonsai is a compact fig bonsai with a thick trunk and glossy leaves, one of the easiest bonsai trees to keep in Dubai, indoors or out.
This bonsai is grown from Ficus microcarpa, the Chinese banyan or Indian laurel fig, native to tropical Asia. It has a thick, often curved trunk, small glossy oval leaves and sometimes aerial roots, all in a shallow pot. Ficus is one of the most forgiving bonsai species, which makes it a good first bonsai.
It suits Dubai well. Indoors it copes with air conditioning in a very bright spot near a window. Outdoors it handles heat and sun, though in summer a bonsai pot dries quickly, so a spot with afternoon shade is easier to manage. Shallow bonsai pots need more frequent watering than normal plants, so check the soil every couple of days. Moving it between very different light levels can cause some leaf drop.
It works on desks, windowsills, coffee tables, balconies and shaded terraces. We offer it at 30–40 cm, in a standard pot or a ceramic pot.
- Sizes
- 20 cm
- Watering
- Every 3–5 days indoors in summer, when the topsoil feels dry; roughly weekly in winter
Light
Very bright, indirect light indoors; outdoors part shade with afternoon shade in summer
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (ficin and ficusin in the milky sap; can cause stomach upset and skin irritation). Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/weeping-fig
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Ficus Bonsai healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Very bright, indirect light indoors; outdoors part shade with afternoon shade in summer. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 3–5 days indoors in summer, when the topsoil feels dry; roughly weekly in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: free-draining bonsai mix or potting mix with grit. Feeding: diluted balanced liquid feed every 2–3 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: letting the shallow pot dry out completely in summer, which can kill a bonsai within days. Where it works: desks, windowsills, coffee tables, balconies and shaded terraces.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (ficin and ficusin in the milky sap; can cause stomach upset and skin irritation). Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/weeping-fig
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Ficus Bonsai FAQs
Is a Ficus bonsai good for beginners?
Yes. Ficus microcarpa is one of the most forgiving bonsai species and copes with indoor conditions.
How often should I water a bonsai in Dubai?
Check every day or two in summer and water when the topsoil feels dry, usually every 3–5 days indoors.
Can it go outside?
Yes. It handles heat outdoors, but give it afternoon shade in summer, as the shallow pot dries quickly.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Ficus as toxic to cats and dogs; the sap can cause stomach upset and skin irritation.
Questions about Ficus Bonsai?
Talk to our team on WhatsApp. Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant? We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.