Ficus Rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig) is highly regarded as a bonsai plant and often recommended as ‘the very best tree for the beginner to practice with’ and ‘extremely forgiving to work with’.

The foliage is bright shiny green above with a velvet rusty underside. They are small compared to the Moreton Bay fig but, like all figs, they have a milky sap.

Caring for Ficus bonsai

Sun exposure

Like most tropical plants, the Ficus Rubiginosa requires a lot of light, preferably a sunny location, we grow them in a part sun part shade location outside where they get protection from the cold weather in Winter. Protection from the cold in Winter is recommended by placing it away from the wind in a cosy corner or they can be brought inside.

If growing indoors, try to find a sunny spot. Water the soil thoroughly and wait for the water to drain through. In the cooler months, your plant won’t need much water.

Good to know:

A cool feature of this plant is the aerial roots.  The plant sends down aerial roots from the trunk and branches which, when they reach the ground quickly form roots and become much thicker. They supply nutrients to the fig, allowing it to grow faster than the host tree.

Once a month application is sufficient during growth season. Feed with a liquid form according to application instructions. It is important for the soil to be moist when the plant is fertilized. This eliminates the risk of root burn.

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Photo date: 05 Feb 2026

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🌺 Important Information About Flowering Plants

Please note that the plant you receive may or may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Flowering cycles vary depending on the season, environmental conditions, and natural growth patterns. While I do my best to list plants at their peak, flowers may have finished by the time they arrive.

Rest assured, your plant will be healthy, well-rooted, and capable of producing flowers again with proper care. If you have any questions about care or flowering expectations, feel free to reach out!

📦 We only post plants on Monday mornings (if it's a Public Holiday it will be posted the next day) to ensure it arrives within the same week depending on Australia Post.

Once posted we'll message your Australia Post tracking number for your convenience.

It is also recommended to re-acclimatize them to the brighter light. Do not place them in full sun for a few days but slowly introduce. It is also a good idea to keep them away from direct wind until they settle 😊

⏳️Our cut-off time is 9 am Monday morning. Any order placed after 9am will be posted the following week Monday. Please complete the transaction as soon as possible to allow your tree for postage preparations - we generally water with  Seasol prior to packaging.

☣️ Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to post plants to WA, TAS and NT

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