![Ficus Retusa Bonsai (Medium) Curved Shaped Trunk Ficus Retusa Bonsai (Medium) Curved Shaped Trunk](/austin/image.img?color=daf4da&text=333333&accent=7b98bd&compliment=e09b39&navigation=004382&heading=004382&title=004382&logo=f7e3b0&link=420a07&picture.image.url=%2Ffiles%2F626282%2Fuploaded%2Fc1218.jpg&picture.width.max=290&picture.image.mask.apply=false&stage.width.max=725&cache=1721259212050) |
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The Ficus Retusa Bonsai is also known as Banyan Fig or Taiwan Ficus.
- The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which alternate up the stem.
- The leaves are more oval than the Benjamina.
- Grey to reddish bark dotted with small, horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings.
- All have heavy trunks and all are trained in the traditional curved shape.
- This tree is among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.
- 8 years old.
- 8" tall
- A suitable humidity tray is recommended.