Plant Families

FICUS RETUSA

₹32.00

Ficus retusa, commonly known as the Indian Laurel Fig or Banyan Fig, is an evergreen tree popular for its smooth grey trunk, dense canopy, and glossy green leaves. It is widely used for bonsai, landscaping, and indoor bonsai displays due to its aerial roots and natural ability to tolerate pruning. This species is highly adaptable and resilient. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into a bonsai tray or container.

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FICUS RETUSA

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SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect sunlight to full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet in containers; 30+ feet in open ground
3.Leaves Color – Glossy dark green, oval to oblong leaves
4.Flowers – Inconspicuous, hidden within fig structures
5.Type – Indoor bonsai, outdoor ornamental, hedging, landscaping
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2 months; bonsai feed for potted plants
7.Watering – Keep soil slightly moist; allow top layer to dry between watering
8.Soil – Well-draining, loamy or sandy mix
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–95°F (15°C–35°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a pot or bonsai tray with drainage holes.
2.Place the sapling (with net pot) at the center on prepared soil.
3.Add more soil around the pot and press gently.
4.Water thoroughly after planting.
5.Keep in bright filtered light or semi-shade.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus retusa
2.Common names: Indian Laurel Fig, Banyan Fig, Taiwan Banyan, Bonsai Fig
3.Hindi: लारेल फिकस / छोटी बरगद (Laurel Ficus / Chhoṭī Bargad)
4.Tamil: இந்தியா லாரல் மரம் (India Lāral Maram)
5.Telugu: ఇండియన్ లారెల్ చెట్టు (Indian Laurel Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಭಾರತೀಯ ಲಾರಲ್ ಮರ (Bhāratīya Lāral Mara)
7.Marathi: भारतीय लॉरेल फिकस (Bhāratīya Laurel Ficus)
8.Malayalam: ഇന്ത്യൻ ലോറൽ ഫിഗ് (Indian Laurel Fig)