The Tiger Bark Ficus (Ficus microcarpa) is a wonderfully hardy tree and a favorite for banyan-style bonsai. It builds beautiful foliage pads and dramatic aerial roots, produces ornamental figs, and develops the spotted, gnarled bark that gives it its name. It grows happily indoors or out.
One-of-a-kind tree: the bonsai pictured is the exact tree you will receive, professionally styled by the Bonsai Bar team and planted in an 8" unglazed oval pot.
If you have any questions about your tree, reach out to us for a Treeiage call and our horticulture team is happy to help.
Shipping & Arrival
To ensure safe delivery, we prefer to ship trees between Monday and Wednesday at the latest, so your bonsai is never caught in an accidental weekend delay. Some leaf drop during shipment is completely normal. If leaves drop in transit, place your tree in a very sunny spot and water only once the topsoil has dried out — take care not to overwater while the tree has few or no leaves.
Care Guide
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Light: Full to partial sun (moderate to high light)
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Placement: Indoor or outdoor
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Water: Moderate — keep evenly watered
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Fertilizer: Moderate feeding through the growing season
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Temperature: Tropical tree — keep away from freezing temperatures
Specifications
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Botanical name: Ficus microcarpa
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Plant characteristics: Tropical evergreen, fruiting, aerial roots
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Tree dimensions: approx. 12" × 9" × 13"
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Pot: 8" unglazed oval
