Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree -- it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

Making your own Ficus ginseng potting mix allows you to control ... especially if you’re growing them for bonsai. Decide whether you want to use peat-based or peat-free soil mixes, and always ...

such as Ficus, are best kept indoors in regions outside the tropics. The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water ...