Learn how to create a beautiful Bonsai out of affordable Ficus trees, sold widely at garden centers and Bonsai stores. In this video we show the progression of a Ficus retusa over the course of about two years time. Bonsai Empire is dedicated to share the living art of Bonsai - we created this video as a DIY tutorial to help and motivate beginners. The video is part of the online courses that we offer, for more free videos go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses Bonsai techniques explained: - Pruning: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/pruning - Tools: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/general/tools - Wiring: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/wiring - Repotting: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/repotting - Substrate: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/bonsai-soil - Bonsai care: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care We like to thank: Clingendael (Japanese garden) and Bob Ruitenbeek (Technical supervision) for their help working with this Ficus Bonsai tree. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses