The Art of Bonsai

Tag: Ficus microcarpa ‘Taiwan Medium Leaf’

  • How to get a thicker branch

    In order to get a thicker branch on a bonsai fig it would mean getting the branch to grow faster and have more leaves than other branches on the tree. Another way is to fuse several branches together to achieve greater thickness.

  • Root-over-rock style

    One of the most interesting styles of bonsai is the root-over-rock design. Simply a tree is designed to grow over a rock. There are many variations to this form but Ficus do very well in this configuration as their roots are aggressive and will cling to a stone if given a chance. One caution is…