Any tips on caring for a Ficus Genseng bonsai tree?

[sax_playa_1213]

I recently got a young ficus ginseng tree for my 16th birthday and I was wondering if anyone out there is willing to give me tips to make it thrive and grow as it should. I'm bad at keeping most kinds of flowers so I'm trying to actually keep this tree alive and not lose it like I did my bamboo plant last year. If theres any tips out there or someone who knows a lot about bonsai tree care would you mind offering assistance?

[johnson]

In a nutshell, always water thoroughly and then wait, warm and under better lighting water usage will increase, during summer when they are really growing well you must water much more frequently. constantly monitor its state. after 6 or 7 new leaves you have to pinch atleast 2 or 3 to get good look of it. they will eventually need repotting which may entail being placed in a smaller or bigger pot depending the amount of roots pruned off.


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[toscgwsndiqz]

Great weeping fig for bonsai training.
Robust tree that does well both indoors and out
Can tolerate low light, but grows more strongly with high light and warmth
figs are tropical trees and prefer to be above 55 F
and appreciate being outdoors in summer
Keep soil slightly moist,
but do not allow the soil to dry out
Fertilize at one third strength
Prune to maintain the size and shape
The best time to begin repotting Fig Trees is when Highs are above 90F and lows are above 50 degrees F,
Leaves wilted ------------------------------Too much or too little water
Too small or too large a pot
Leaves dropping off slowly -----------------Too much water
Leaves drop off suddenly--------------------Too dry, too cold, or gas
Bottom leaves are yellow--------------------A few are to be expected
Leaves are pale or yellowish----------------Too little or too much light
Lack of nitrogen or iron
Plant thin & etiolated ---------------------Too little light
Growth stunted------------------------------No drainage hole
Too heavy a soil mix
Leaves have dry tips------------------------Humidity too low or
soil too wet
Leaves rolling up---------------------------Cold Drafts, Insects