Hi, I bought a Ginseng Ficus a few days ago... the size of the tree and the pot and the soil looks exactly like yours in this video, It's leaves are now turning black at the tips but they didn't start to fall yet, I didn't water it yet because I think it was overwatered already when I bought it and now I even see a bit of mold on the top of the soil. My room is very hot and humidity varies from 30% to 50% depending on when I turn on the AC. I placed it today near the window to get more sun maybe it helps.... but I don't know maybe should I just repot or you think it can recover?
By what you wrote it sounds like the soil is staying moist for too long. Repotting to better draining soil should definitely help with that problem. Also placing it in a sunnier spot will benefit the tree. The high temperature shouldn't be a problem, ficus as a species is normally used to that :)
My microcarpa has been outside and had been doing well. I got it at Ikea so figured it could probably do with a repot as I don't know how long it was sitting there. I made a mix of general purpose potting soil with a lot of perlite and orchid wood chips mixed in. I've now started getting brown spots on my existing leaves while there are a bunch of new light green leaves coming in as well. I recently learned this may not have been the best mix for soil. Should I repot again or are these brown spots expected with stress of the repot and completely new soil environment? Should I let it drop as many leaves as it want to and see how it goes from there and if it adapts to the new soil, then repot in a year with better soil mix?
I would not repot again right away, as it is a lot of stress on the tree. Keep an eye on it - if there is new growth that's already a good sign. And some leaves dying back after a repot can also be expected. If no new growth is showing and the health of the tree gets worse, then repotting would be a viable way. But generally ficus are very sturdy and also forgive not so optimal soil.
Hi:) I've had my ficus microcarpa for 2 years now and I've never repoted it. It is in the same soil like your ficus in the beginning of the video. Lately (the last couple of months) its trunk started shrinking a bit and the soil kinda dissapeared, so it isn't stable. Yesterday because of the wind from the window the ficus even fell on the side. I was going to repot it today, hoping that I can still save it. Do you think that will help? Thank you!!
Yes it will definitely help! The old soil seems to be completely deteriorated and no longer holding enough moisture for your tree to absorb through the roots.
How did you choose the size of your pot? I'm repotting for the first time in 2 years and it's in a plastic oval shape 5 inch pot. I'm confused on the type of pot that works better and how to determine the size. Please advice
Regarding shape I usually simply go with what I find is fitting to the tree aesthetically. The material of the pot can have an effect on your tree. A plastic pot might hold moisture a bit longer than an unglazed clay pot - so simply choose what fits best to the general needs of your tree. Regarding size a safe bet is to go one size up from the current pot. This way the roots again have enough room to grow for another year or two.
@@ThatBonsaiGuy thanks for responding. When using an unglazed clay put is it necessary to soak it first like terra cotta pots to prep the pot before use? Is the depth of the pot extremely important or is a shallow pot better?
@@kbm4409it is not necessary to soak the pot before use (however I like to soak the freshly repotted tree when I water for the first time after repotting). How shallow a pot you choose again depends on the look you want to achieve for your tree. For a cascading style you would use a narrow and deep pot, for other styles you would rather go for a more shallow pot. In case of doubt go with what looks best to you!
I've had my Ficus Bonsai for over 30 years and I've only repotted it once. Within the past 2 months it's dropped all of its leaves. Would repotting it be too much stress for an already stressed plant or would it help it? The soil is just (old) potting soil and very dense. I bought the proper type of Bonsai organic mix to use.
If you are fairly certain that that is the reason for it's deteriorating health, repotting will be the best thing you can do to improve your tree's health again. Take it out of its pot and check on the roots. If it's root-bound or the roots look sickly definitely repot.
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Great video! Inspired me to wire my new Ficus Ginseng. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Happy to hear that I could give you some inspiration 😄
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Hi, I bought a Ginseng Ficus a few days ago... the size of the tree and the pot and the soil looks exactly like yours in this video, It's leaves are now turning black at the tips but they didn't start to fall yet, I didn't water it yet because I think it was overwatered already when I bought it and now I even see a bit of mold on the top of the soil. My room is very hot and humidity varies from 30% to 50% depending on when I turn on the AC. I placed it today near the window to get more sun maybe it helps.... but I don't know maybe should I just repot or you think it can recover?
By what you wrote it sounds like the soil is staying moist for too long. Repotting to better draining soil should definitely help with that problem. Also placing it in a sunnier spot will benefit the tree. The high temperature shouldn't be a problem, ficus as a species is normally used to that :)
My microcarpa has been outside and had been doing well. I got it at Ikea so figured it could probably do with a repot as I don't know how long it was sitting there. I made a mix of general purpose potting soil with a lot of perlite and orchid wood chips mixed in. I've now started getting brown spots on my existing leaves while there are a bunch of new light green leaves coming in as well. I recently learned this may not have been the best mix for soil. Should I repot again or are these brown spots expected with stress of the repot and completely new soil environment? Should I let it drop as many leaves as it want to and see how it goes from there and if it adapts to the new soil, then repot in a year with better soil mix?
I would not repot again right away, as it is a lot of stress on the tree. Keep an eye on it - if there is new growth that's already a good sign. And some leaves dying back after a repot can also be expected. If no new growth is showing and the health of the tree gets worse, then repotting would be a viable way. But generally ficus are very sturdy and also forgive not so optimal soil.
@@ThatBonsaiGuy thank you!
Hi:)
I've had my ficus microcarpa for 2 years now and I've never repoted it. It is in the same soil like your ficus in the beginning of the video. Lately (the last couple of months) its trunk started shrinking a bit and the soil kinda dissapeared, so it isn't stable. Yesterday because of the wind from the window the ficus even fell on the side.
I was going to repot it today, hoping that I can still save it. Do you think that will help?
Thank you!!
Yes it will definitely help! The old soil seems to be completely deteriorated and no longer holding enough moisture for your tree to absorb through the roots.
How did you choose the size of your pot? I'm repotting for the first time in 2 years and it's in a plastic oval shape 5 inch pot. I'm confused on the type of pot that works better and how to determine the size. Please advice
Regarding shape I usually simply go with what I find is fitting to the tree aesthetically. The material of the pot can have an effect on your tree. A plastic pot might hold moisture a bit longer than an unglazed clay pot - so simply choose what fits best to the general needs of your tree. Regarding size a safe bet is to go one size up from the current pot. This way the roots again have enough room to grow for another year or two.
@@ThatBonsaiGuy thanks for responding. When using an unglazed clay put is it necessary to soak it first like terra cotta pots to prep the pot before use? Is the depth of the pot extremely important or is a shallow pot better?
@@kbm4409it is not necessary to soak the pot before use (however I like to soak the freshly repotted tree when I water for the first time after repotting). How shallow a pot you choose again depends on the look you want to achieve for your tree. For a cascading style you would use a narrow and deep pot, for other styles you would rather go for a more shallow pot. In case of doubt go with what looks best to you!
I've had my Ficus Bonsai for over 30 years and I've only repotted it once. Within the past 2 months it's dropped all of its leaves. Would repotting it be too much stress for an already stressed plant or would it help it? The soil is just (old) potting soil and very dense. I bought the proper type of Bonsai organic mix to use.
If you are fairly certain that that is the reason for it's deteriorating health, repotting will be the best thing you can do to improve your tree's health again. Take it out of its pot and check on the roots. If it's root-bound or the roots look sickly definitely repot.
Thank you for getting back to me with good advice. 😊
How often do you wanter Ficus Ginseng?
I water when the top of the soil is completely dry
@@ThatBonsaiGuy do you keep it under sun for some time or is it always inside? Thank you.
@@skr346 I actually keep this one inside all the time, but at a very bright spot