The Art of Bonsai

Tag: cauliflory

  • Ficus tremula

    Ficus tremula

    One of favorite species for bonsai is Ficus tremula. I have only recently been able to find the species and started growing it. I originally saw the species in South Africa in the collection of Hennie Nel, a great bonsai artist and grower. The species grows easily from seed, cuttings and root cuttings. Leaves reduce…

  • Ficus racemosa an interesting fig species

    Ficus racemosa is an interesting fig in that it grows its figs/syconia on the trunk or from heavy branches. This form of flowering is called cauliflory.