The Ficus nota is an interesting plant that I am not sure it will make a good bonsai, but apparently that didn’t stop me from getting 2 plants just to be sure. When I bought mine the seller called them Picus nota.
The ficus nota does produce a fruit that is edible by humans. Srtangely enough, it grows on the trunk not the smaller branches. It is basically bland though and oftern eaten with sugar and cream. Heck, people even eat the young leaves as well.
Ficus nota specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Ficus nota
- Common Name: Tibig, Sacking, Picus nota
- Family: Moraceae
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Philippines and northern Borneo in Malaysia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Tree up to 9 meters tall
- Leaves: Largeoblong leaves 15-35cm
- Flowers:
- Fruit/Seed: Bland Fruit edible by humans, Seeds spread by birds
- Stem/Bark: Textured bark and aerial roots
- Growth: Fast
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Full sun 4-8 hours daily to part shade
- Water Use: moderate water
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer 2–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
- Styling and Maintenance
- Pruning: Regular pruning is essential.
- Defoliation:
- Wiring: Branches can be wired year-round, but monitor the wire closely as it gorows quickly. It may scar if the wire “bites” in during periods of fast growth.
Gallery images
Firstly, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Secondly, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, view us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
