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Quick Guide
- Elegant S-shaped trained trunk with glossy foliage
- Improves indoor air quality naturally
- Thrives in bright, indirect light
- Low-maintenance houseplant bonsai
- Perfect for desks, shelves, and windowsills
Ficus retusa is an elegant indoor bonsai featuring a distinctive S-shaped trunk and rich, glossy green foliage. This tropical evergreen is highly valued for its architectural form and air-purifying qualities, making it an ideal companion for modern living spaces, offices, or minimalist décor.
Position in bright, indirect light—ideally within 3 feet of a south-facing window—to prevent foliage drop. Water whenever the soil feels slightly dry; the plant prefers consistently moist (but never waterlogged) soil and benefits from regular misting to maintain humidity. Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature changes, as this tropical plant prefers steady warmth between 18–24°C.
Prune regularly to maintain its distinctive S-shape and encourage dense branching. The Ficus retusa responds well to patient shaping and is forgiving of occasional neglect, making it suitable for houseplant growers of moderate experience.
Plant Guide
Light is critical—provide bright, indirect illumination for several hours daily. Water whenever the soil's surface becomes slightly dry, using room-temperature soft water; the plant tolerates occasional underwatering better than waterlogging. Mist regularly to encourage humidity, though avoid excessive misting to prevent fungal issues. Feed every two weeks during spring and summer. Maintain stable temperatures between 18–24°C and avoid cold draughts or sudden temperature swings, which cause stress and leaf drop. This tropical plant is not frost-tolerant and will suffer below 10°C. Repot every 2–3 years in spring using free-draining, neutral to slightly acidic compost.
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EAN code027520
- Foliage ColourDark Green
- SunlightFull Sun or Partial Shade
- Care GuideEasy
- Growth RateSlow
- Pet FriendlyToxic if ingested
- Child FriendlyCaution Advised
- Foliage TypeEvergreen, Glossy
- Light ConditionsBright Indirect Light
- HumidityModerate 40-60%
- Soil TypeFree draining houseplant compost
- Pot Diameter cm20
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Delivery Discrepancies
Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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