Ginseng ficus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and is a member of the Moraceae or mulberry family. It grows best in acidic to neutral soil with higher humidity and full sun from a nearby ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a ginseng ficus bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in Jericho, New York.

Perhaps because they look exotic, delicate, and fiddly, it's easy to miss that common, hardy shrub species often make excellent bonsai. Indeed, any woody perennial has a decent chance of making a good ...

Bonsai is an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. “The unique aspect is that bonsai is alive and constantly changing, not like a sculpture or painting, which remains static,” says ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree -- it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by ...