Ficus Ginseng Plant. Is ficus microcarpa a lucky plant? Popular in the bonsai community because of its ability to stay small despite having the potential of growing up to 40 feet, its name comes from the trunk's resemblance to ginseng roots.
Diseases of the tree can only occur due to improper care: The shade is not tolerated by bonsai at all. It takes years to develop the unique shape of the root, after which the small leaved ficus is grafted onto the root.
