Ficus Ginseng Bonsai in Glass

A gift-ready indoor bonsai: Ficus ginseng presented in glass, so the roots and trunk become part of the display. Ideal when you want something that feels finished, not fussy.

It suits a birthday table in a Bristol kitchen or a new desk in a home office: clear glass, green canopy, that gnarled ginseng trunk doing the talking. Wipe the glass now and then; water carefully so it never sits soggy.

An indoor bonsai for real homes

• Where it lives. Happiest on a desk, dining table or gift-ready shelf.
• Light. Bright, indirect light, away from harsh midday sun through glass.
• Water. When the top of the compost feels dry. Empty any water that gathers in the glass base.
• Around the family. Best placed where nibbling pets and small children can’t reach the leaves.

Your questions answered

Is this a good bonsai for beginners?
Yes, if you already like easy houseplants. The glass looks special, but the plant itself is still a forgiving ficus.

What size should I choose?
Smaller pots suit windowsills, desks and shelves. Larger sizes make more of a statement on a sideboard or beside a bright window. Sizes available: 15cm pot / about 29cm tall, 18cm pot / about 35cm tall, 19cm pot / about 25cm tall.

Do I need a grow light?
Not usually, if you can offer the light described above. In a very dark flat through midwinter, a simple white plant light on a shelf can help.

The details

A glass-bowl bonsai for desks and gifts, chosen for real UK homes.