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Cultivation characteristics

Ficus benjamina

To which climates is the species adapted?

USDA Zone

4 – 15 °C 39.2 – 59 °F

AHS Zone

151 to 210 days/year > 30°C (86°F)

pH (water - substrate)

6 – 6.5

Types of mycorrhizae

Endomycorrhizae

Köppen-Geiger Classification

Af Am

The information provided is for general guidance and aims to offer general advice for bonsai cultivation. It is essential to consider that these recommendations may vary according to different cultivars, each having specific needs and potentially reacting differently to cultivation conditions. The characteristics described here in no way replace personalized advice from a professional or bonsai expert.

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Ficus benjamina

Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) 'Tiny'. Acquisition Date : 3/1/16

users404219

Spain
Madrid

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Köppen-Geiger classification of this bonsai's cultivation site

BSk

Cold steppe

Semi-arid climate where precipitation is low, but slightly more abundant than in deserts. Winters are cold and summers are hot.

Undefined style

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Undefined style
Undefined style - Why?

The owner has not yet defined a style for this bonsai or has not specified it.

Sometimes it is impossible to define a specific style for a bonsai due to various factors. The health of the tree, its natural structure, and its stage of development play a crucial role. For example, a young tree or one with structural defects, such as poorly positioned branches, may not be ready to adopt a particular style without compromising its growth. Furthermore, certain tree species have characteristics that do not lend themselves well to specific styles, such as branches that are too rigid for a cascade style. Finally, the art of bonsai is also a form of artistic expression, where each tree has its own unique aesthetic potential. A theoretical style may not correspond to the tree's natural essence, making it difficult or inappropriate to apply a rigid style. Thus, defining a style for a bonsai must take into account the balance between the tree's natural characteristics, environmental conditions, and the bonsaika's artistic vision.

Height : 27 cm (10.6")
Width : 30 cm (11.8")
Nebari : 2.5 cm (1")
Weight : Not specified

Acquisition Date : 3/1/16 (10 years)

Owner's note :
🌱 rutina estacional para el Ficus benjamina 'Tiny' cultivado como bonsái, adaptada al clima de Madrid y pensada para mantener su vigor, estética y salud durante todo el año:
🍃 Primavera (marzo–mayo)
Objetivo: Activar el crecimiento y formar estructura

- Ubicación: Exterior protegido, con luz abundante pero sin sol directo.
- Riego: Aumentar frecuencia (cada 3–5 días), manteniendo humedad constante sin encharcar.
- Abonado: Fertilizante líquido equilibrado (NPK 10-10-10) cada 2 semanas.
- Poda:
- Poda de formación: eliminar brotes mal orientados.
- Pinzado: cortar nuevos brotes cuando tengan 4–6 hojas, dejando 2.
- Trasplante (si toca): Finales de marzo, cada 2–3 años. Usar mezcla de akadama (60%), pomice (30%) y algo de turba (10%).

☀️ Verano (junio–agosto)
Objetivo: Mantener vigor y controlar el crecimiento

- Ubicación: Exterior sombreado, evitar sol directo en las horas centrales.
- Riego: Diario si hace calor extremo. Pulverizar hojas por la mañana.
- Abonado: Continuar cada 2 semanas. Alternar con quelatos de hierro si amarillea.
- Pinzado: Regular para mantener forma compacta.
- Vigilancia: Controlar cochinilla y araña roja. Usar jabón potásico si aparecen.

🍂 Otoño (septiembre–noviembre)
Objetivo: Preparar para el reposo

- Ubicación: Exterior hasta que bajen las mínimas de 10 °C.
- Riego: Reducir gradualmente (cada 5–7 días).
- Abonado: Suspender a finales de octubre.
- Poda: Solo mantenimiento. No pinzar en exceso.
- Limpieza: Retirar hojas secas, revisar raíces superficiales.

RepottingFertilizationStoragePinchingWiring

Fertilization (3 months)
7/13/26
prim.

Pinching (5 months)
5/30/26
faltan muñones

Fertilization (5 months)
5/22/26
platinim 10

Fertilization (5 months)
5/18/26
fertilización ficus es lombrico primv.

Fertilization (8 months)
3/10/26
lombrico raices

Wiring (8 months)
2/16/26
alambrado y reposicionado

Fertilization (11 months)
11/18/25
otoño

Pinching (11 months)
11/18/25
pinzadito

Fertilization (1 year)
11/10/25
otoño 1/2 dosis

Pinching (1 year)
10/26/25
pinzadito

Storage (1 year)
10/25/25
lo meto al salin

Fertilization (1 year)
10/19/25
otoño

Fertilization (1 year)
10/13/25
orgánico laos. le quito el abono orgánico al meterlo dentro. 25/10

Repotting (5 years and 2 months)
8/31/21

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