Banyan Bonsai Tree – 4-Year Outdoor Ficus, Blue Ceramic Pot

The Banyan bonsai, also known as Bargad or Pakad (Ficus benghalensis), is a hardy outdoor bonsai prized for its dramatic aerial roots and thick, buttressed trunk. This hand-shaped specimen is around 4 years old and about 30 cm tall, planted in a blue oval ceramic pot.

Care

The Banyan is a hardy, vigorous outdoor bonsai that is easy to grow, even for beginners.

• Sunlight: bright light with a few hours of direct sun; happiest outdoors on a balcony, terrace or in the garden
• Watering: water when the topsoil begins to dry, more often in summer; avoid waterlogging
• Fertilizing: feed once every 30–60 days with NPK 19:19:19 or vermicompost
• Pruning: trim lightly and regularly to hold its shape and encourage new growth

Frequently asked questions

Is the Banyan bonsai an indoor or outdoor plant? It is primarily an outdoor bonsai — it loves bright light and a few hours of direct sun on a balcony, terrace or garden, and can spend short spells in a very bright indoor spot.

How do I water a Banyan bonsai? Water when the topsoil begins to dry, more often in summer, and never leave it waterlogged.

Why does the Banyan have aerial roots? Aerial roots and a thick, buttressed trunk are the prized, natural signature of the Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), developing as the tree matures.

Is the Banyan bonsai good for beginners? Yes — it is hardy and vigorous, which makes it a rewarding outdoor bonsai and an auspicious gift.

Ideal for

Bold and sculptural, the Banyan bonsai makes a striking outdoor centrepiece and a deeply auspicious gift — a memorable housewarming or Griha Pravesh present for a balcony, terrace or garden. It thrives outdoors in bright light and can spend short spells indoors in a very bright spot. Every bonsai is selected and shaped by hand at Abana Homes and arrives carefully packed, ready to display.