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Ficus Bonsai 8 Shape in a pot against a terracotta wall

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Ficus Bonsai 8 Shape

AED 750each, 140 cm, Nursery Pot

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Ficus Bonsai 8 Shape, 140 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
AED 750
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AED 750

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About this plant

Ficus Bonsai 8 Shape suits indoor spots with full sun to part shade outdoors, very bright light indoors. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it away from pets.

Stays in bright light, out of harsh afternoon sun, with a trunk trained into a figure-eight shape.

This tree is a Ficus microcarpa whose trunk has been trained in the nursery into a looping figure-eight shape, topped with layered pads of small, glossy green leaves. Ficus microcarpa, from tropical Asia, is a common choice for shaped trees because its trunk thickens well and it takes pruning easily.

It suits Dubai conditions. Outdoors it handles heat and full sun, and ficus is one of the most widely planted trees in the UAE. In a pot it dries quickly in summer, so afternoon shade and regular watering help. Indoors it needs a very bright spot near large windows to keep its leaves. Expect some leaf drop when moving it between indoor and outdoor light.

It works as a single feature at villa entrances, on terraces, in courtyards and in bright lobbies. We offer it at about 140 cm, a size that makes a clear statement.

Sizes
140 cm
Watering
Outdoors daily to every 2 days in summer, 2–3 times a week in winter; indoors when the topsoil is dry

Why people love it

  • The trunk is trained into a figure-eight curve, so it works as a feature.
  • A thick trunk and glossy crown look established.
  • Looks striking on an entrance console.

Light

Full sun to part shade outdoors; very bright light indoors

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).

Worth knowing

  • The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it away from pets.
  • The bold shape needs trimming to hold its outline.
  • Leaf drop follows a cold AC draft.

Why Green Beetle, not a nursery

What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.

Green Beetle compared
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Plant qualityGrown outdoors, stressed indoorsAcclimatized for Dubai interiors
Before dispatchNot checkedChecked for damage
DeliveryYou collectDelivered, packed properly
After-careNoneWhatsApp help from our team

Care guide for Dubai homes

How to keep Ficus Bonsai 8 Shape healthy through the Dubai year.

Light

Full sun to part shade outdoors; very bright light indoors. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.

Watering

Outdoors daily to every 2 days in summer, 2–3 times a week in winter; indoors when the topsoil is dry. 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 potting mix with grit, or well-draining garden soil. Feeding: balanced liquid or slow-release feed every 4–6 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: letting the crown grow shaggy, which hides the figure-eight trunk; trim regularly. Where it works: villa entrances, terraces, courtyards and bright lobbies.

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).

A Green Beetle gardener pruning a tree on a Plant Doctor visit

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Ficus Bonsai 8 Shape FAQs

Can it stay outdoors all year in Dubai?

Yes. Ficus microcarpa handles heat and sun, though potted plants need regular water and some afternoon shade in summer.

How often should I water it in summer?

Outdoors daily or every other day in summer, and 2–3 times a week in winter.

How do I keep its shape?

Trim new growth every few weeks during the growing season so the crown pads stay neat and the trunk shape shows.

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 8 Shape?

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.

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