Ginseng Ficus bonsai tree, also known as Ficus microcarpa, is a popular bonsai variety loved for its unique, gnarled roots and lush foliage. Growing a Ginseng Ficus bonsai can be a rewarding ...

Whether you are new to bonsai or ready to grow your living art, this practical guide offers tips on choosing the right trees, ...

9. Aerial root care Chinese Banyan Bonsai trees are known for their aerial roots, which grow down from the branches and can create an interesting and unique trunk structure.

In the wild, these trees can reach up to 100ft tall in a forest environment, but as a bonsai, these trees are known for their green, oval-shaped leaves, thick trunk and aerial roots.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The banyan fig tree Ficus microcarpa is famous for its aerial roots, which sprout from branches and eventually reach the soil. The tree also has a unique relationship with a ...

Wood from buttresses of 48 species in 20 families of tropical trees was examined microscopically for the presence of reaction wood (RW), indicated by gelatinous fibers in place of normal wood fibers.

I have been deep into the hobby of bonsai trees for a few years now. I have about 12 trees in my collection. At the start of my hobby journey, ...

Banyan trees, or Ficus benghalensis, can survive for centuries and spread indefinitely due to their unique aerial roots that act as secondary trunks, providing strength and stability. They thrive ...

Aerial Roots on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. Roots are normally associated with things that live underground, in the damp and the dark. Think of turnips, radishes, and yams. However, many plants make ...