How To Make Ficus Benjamina Bonsai ? || ফাইকাস বেঞ্জামিনা বনসাই #ficusbenjamina #bonsai #bonsaitree

Ficus benjamina bonsai—This is a great choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. The plant grows quickly, the leaves can be pruned, and the roots adapt easily. Below are complete step-by-step instructions: --- 🌱 Complete Guide to Making Ficus benjamina Bonsai 1) Choosing the Right Seedling Get a healthy plant that is 1–2 feet tall. It is better if the branches are twisted or have interesting curves. Small and dense leaves make it easier to make bonsai. --- 2) Choosing a Pot Use a slightly larger training pot at first. You can repot in a shallow bonsai pot later (after 1–2 years). A drainage hole is a must. --- 3) Soil / Soil Mix Ficus does not like too much soil, but drainage is necessary. Best mix: 50% river sand or perlite 25% garden soil 25% compost/cocopeat A little charcoal (reduces root rot) --- 4) Root Pruning When repotting, cut off 30–40% of the roots. Pruning dense roots also makes the leaves smaller, keeping the plant compact. --- 5) Branch Pruning Ficus trees can be heavily pruned—it quickly produces new branches. Cut off the branches in the opposite direction to the direction you want to shape them. Cut off unwanted branches at ground level. It is best to apply cut paste to thick branches. --- 6) Wiring Ficus branches are soft, so they can be bent easily. Aluminum wire is good to use. Remove the net after 2-3 months, otherwise the branches will be stained. --- 7) Watering Water when the soil starts to dry, but do not let the water stand. Every day in summer, once every 2-3 days in winter is enough. --- 8) Fertilization Liquid fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10 or organic liquid) once every 15 days. Fertilize less during the rainy season. Once a month in winter is enough. --- 9) Light and location Likes bright light. It will grow even if it does not get direct midday sun, but if it does not get enough light, the internode will grow long. It can also grow indoors, but it should be kept next to a window. --- 10) Style Selection (Bonsai Styles for Ficus Benjamina) The tree looks great in multiple styles: Formal upright (Chokkan) Informal upright (Moyogi) Broom style Root-over-rock Cascade / semi-cascade --- 11) Common Problems and Solutions Leaf Dropping: It is normal to lose leaves for 1-2 weeks after planting in a new pot. It sheds more when the light is low. Root Rot: Stop overwatering; mix charcoal in the soil. Leaves Growing Large: Reduce water, reduce fertilizer, and do heavy pruning.