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(Ficus eugenoides)
 Description : Hailing from Northern Australia, the 'Queensland Small Leafed Fig' is a plant very suited to bonsai. The tiny flowers are completely enclosed in the developing fruits which are borne in the leaf axils and are produced each year. You may find that as a bonsai, however, fruiting is not very common. Figs prefer full sun to part-shade and humus-rich, moist, but well drained soil and shelter from cold winds. Age : Created in 1988 Style : Root over rock style Techniques Used : In training for four years by developing branch structure and preparing roots to train into 'root over rock' style. In training for root over rock style for 2 years. Periodic pruning to remove unwanted aerial roots and further refine branch structure. Other Comments : As bonsai the leaves vary in size on mature trees from 10-12mm (1/2in) up to 90-100mm (3-4in). While they are voracious feeders, they are very forgiving and can go a couple of days without watering, so water them sparingly. They also do not fill the pot with roots as quickly as F. Benjamina so can go several years without repotting. To reduce the leaf size, defoliating, especially towards the end of summer, is the way to go. You must be sure to remove the growing tip or sheath when you do this. Propagate from seed or cuttings, or by aerial layering. Associated Links : Brian's Bonsai Page provides some good pictures.
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