Starting Year: 2022;
Provenance: Italy;
Container: Ceramic Pot;
Source: Nursery.

Style: Moyogi (Informal Upright);
Height: ??;
Nebari: ??;
Age: Around 50 years old.

This Ficus retusa is a true story of revival. Neglected for over a decade in a nursery, it had suffered years of improper care—never repotted, barely pruned, with yellowing leaves and even an unwanted plant sprouting from its roots. It was in a dire state, far from the majestic bonsai it had the potential to become.

When we found it, we saw not just its struggle, but its hidden strength. Determined to bring it back to life, we repotted it into a wooden crate, allowing it to regain vigor and establish a healthier root system. With consistent pruning, we worked to refine its structure, reducing leaf size and encouraging finer ramification.

This year marked a major milestone: it was finally repotted into a ceramic container, a fitting home for the bonsai it was always meant to be. Now, with renewed health and balance, this Ficus stands as a testament to resilience and transformation—an emblem of what patience and dedication can achieve in the art of bonsai.