Ginseng Grafted Ficus Bonsai Tree (Ficus microcarpa ‘Ginseng’)
Scientific Name: Ficus microcarpa ‘Ginseng’
Difficulty Level: Easy
Best For: Beginners, gift-giving, indoor bonsai, desks, offices, and anyone who wants a bonsai with serious personality
Some bonsai are elegant. Some are refined. And then there is the Ginseng Grafted Ficus, a tree so wonderfully strange that people cannot help but love it. With its thick exposed roots, chunky trunk base, and compact canopy, this is the bonsai that makes people stop, smile, and ask questions.
If you want a bonsai that feels fun from the moment it comes out of the box, this is a great choice. It is eye-catching, easy to care for, and one of the most giftable indoor bonsai trees we offer.
Why People Love This Tree
The Ginseng Grafted Ficus is popular because it does not look like every other bonsai. Its oversized root base gives it a bold, sculptural appearance that feels a little wild, a little absurd, and very cool. It has a strong presence, even in a small space.
It is also beginner-friendly. This is one of the easiest indoor bonsai to enjoy, which makes it especially popular with first-time bonsai owners, gift buyers, and customers who want something memorable without signing up for a high-maintenance tree.
Basic Care
Light: Bright light is best. Indoors, place it in the brightest window possible.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry slightly near the surface. Do not allow the tree to sit in standing water for long periods.
Temperature: This is a tropical bonsai and must be protected from cold. It can be grown indoors year-round, or moved outdoors during warm weather once nighttime temperatures are consistently above about 60°F. Bring it indoors before cool nights return.
Humidity: Like many ficus, it tolerates indoor humidity better than many tropical bonsai, but it still appreciates reasonable humidity, especially during the heating season.
Pruning: This tree responds well to light trimming, which helps maintain the canopy and shape over time.
What Makes It Different?
This tree is commonly sold as a grafted ficus, meaning the dramatic root base and upper foliage have been developed to create this distinctive look. That is part of what makes Ginseng Ficus so unique. It is less about traditional refinement and more about bold visual character, easy enjoyment, and gift appeal.
Why Buy This Tree from Bonsai Outlet
Bonsai is all we do. That matters. This is not just a novelty plant in a bonsai pot. It is a bonsai-style ficus selected because it is easy to care for, visually striking, and well suited for beginners and gifts. Buying from a bonsai-focused company gives you better species guidance, better care support, and more confidence than buying from a random online seller just because the price is lower.
Why Purchase This Tree
The Ginseng Grafted Ficus is a great choice if you want a bonsai that is fun, unusual, and easy to enjoy. It works well in homes and offices, makes an excellent gift, and gives new bonsai owners a more forgiving introduction to bonsai care.
If you are comparing indoor bonsai online, this tree stands out because it is both approachable and unforgettable. It may not be the most traditional bonsai look, but it is one of the easiest to enjoy right away.
Recommended Add-Ons
To help your tree thrive, we recommend Bonsai Thrive 180 plant food for regular feeding during active growth, a pair of bonsai shears for light maintenance pruning, and a humidity tray for indoor growing.
Available Sizes
Petite: approximately 4 years old and 6–8 inches tall
Medium: approximately 6 years old and 8–12 inches tall
Large: approximately 12 years old and 8–10 inches tall
Important Note
These trees are offered as ONLINE-ONLY items. While we may have some of these species at the nursery in Bellingham, these listings are intended for online purchase only. To keep prices more affordable, the trees in this category are not individually photographed. The photos shown are representative, and each tree will vary naturally in shape, branching, and pot. Pot color, size, and shape may differ from the examples shown.
Love the Ginseng Grafted Ficus, but looking for another indoor bonsai? Browse our Bonsai Trees or Indoor Bonsai Tree Selection.
Please Read Before Purchasing
This tree is sold as a representative example of the size and quality shown. Each tree is unique, and natural variation in shape, branching, and pot should be expected. If you have questions about care, placement, or what to expect, please ask before purchasing. We are happy to help.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
