Banyan Tree Bonsai 03 | Medium | Houseplant (with ceramic pot)

[Scientific name] Ficus microcarpa
[Family name] Moraceae
[Genus name] Ficus
[Place of Origin] Okinawa, Southeast Asia, etc.
[Flower language] "Many talents" etc.
[How to grow]
▼Placement
A sunny, well-ventilated location throughout the year is ideal. Since the plant is grown using sphagnum moss, it is best to avoid an environment that is too dry.
On the other hand, in places where there is not much wind, mold may grow on the sphagnum moss, so moderate ventilation is necessary.
If you don't have enough light, you can use a grow light.
Even indoors, the plant may lose its leaves if the temperature drops below 5°C in winter. Even if the leaves fall, they will sprout again in early spring.

▼Watering
The growing season begins in April when temperatures exceed 20°C and continues until around October. During this time, water the sphagnum moss before the bottom dries out completely. However, if it is constantly wet, the roots may rot. It is okay if it is not always wet all the way through. You can roughly tell if the inside is dry by pressing the surface of the sphagnum moss with your finger.
In the summer, depending on the location, the sphagnum moss may dry out completely. In that case, water it two or three times a day while keeping an eye on it.
In winter, even in cold indoor locations, keep the sphagnum moss as dry as possible. We recommend hydrating the roots by spraying water on the leaves.

▼Fertilizer
There is no problem if you do not fertilize your ficus. Fertilizing your ficus will make it stronger and help it grow faster. Slow-release fertilizers that you apply are easy to use and safe, even for beginners. When using liquid fertilizer, start by diluting it twice the dilution rate recommended by the manufacturer, and if that seems okay, gradually dilute it to a more normal dilution rate to avoid fertilizer burn.

▼Other points
In summer, using a humidifier to increase humidity will help the aerial roots grow healthily. In winter, use a humidifier in places that are too dry.