For a Different Looking Bonsai, Choose a Ficus Nerifolia
Indoor bonsai trees come in many different styles and looks. The Ficus Nerifolia, sometimes called the Ficus Mexicana or the Willow Leaf, is one of these different looking bonsai that is sure to draw attention to itself and will be a great addition to your bonsai collection. The Ficus Nerifolia can live in both poor lighting and bright light, and it’s very forgiving of neglect as long as you don’t neglect it too much. This ficus comes from Australia and select parts of India. It features smooth, gray colored bark and leaves that are a glossy green color and tend to be fairly thin. The branches often droop down, thus giving it the weeping willow look that lead to the willow leaf name.
The Ficus Nerifolia needs an average amount of water, so while it’s OK to not water it constantly, you do need to make sure the soil stays moist. This is especially true in the warmer seasons when the ficus tends to need more water. You don’t need to worry as much about over-watering the Ficus Nerifolia, either, because it can withstand a good amount of water. However, you may want to hand-mist your Ficus bonsai each day to keep it humid
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