Bonsai for Beginners: Which Ficus Species is BEST?

Ficus is a popular genus for bonsai, and given how hardy these tropical plants are, they make great trees for beginners to work with. In this video, Eric talks through the pros and cons of working with three species of ficus (also referred to as figs), and offers his insight into which species is the best for bonsai beginners. If you want to learn more about Ficus bonsai, you can enroll in our FREE eCourse "Ficus Bonsai: From Mass Market to Masterpiece!" (https://www.bonsaify.com/products/fic...) 00:01:56 Willow Leaf Ficus / Ficus Nerifolia 00:03:11 Weeping Fig / Ficus Benjamina 00:04:18 Golden Gate or Tiger Bark Ficus / Ficus Microcarpa 00:05:48 Conditions under which Ficus really tend to thrive. Do you agree with Eric's assessment of which of these three is the best species for bonsai beginners? Have you tried to work with Eric's favorite of the three (extra points for adding it to your comment down below!) Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our channel; give this video a thumbs up, and share it with your bonsai club, community, and friends!