The Plont plant library
Ficus Bonsai (Retusa) vs Teak
Compare Ficus retusa with Tectona grandis. Both appear in the tree category of Plont’s catalog. Use their recorded differences to prepare questions for your nursery.
Growing conditions side by side
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| Catalog field | Ficus Bonsai (Retusa) | Teak |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ficus retusa | Tectona grandis |
| Hindi name (draft) | फाइकस बोनसाई | सागौन |
| Other catalog names | bonsai ficus, ficus retusa, banyan bonsai | sagwan, teak |
| Light starting point | Bright indirect light | Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Approximate growing range | 10–35°C | 8–42°C |
| Catalog care estimate | Moderate | Easy |
What differs for your space?
Ficus Bonsai (Retusa) is listed for bright indirect light, while Teak is listed for full sun (6+ hours). Record how many hours of direct sun your intended spot receives and confirm the match locally.
Ficus Bonsai (Retusa) has a recorded range of 10–35°C; Teak is listed at 8–42°C. The recorded ranges overlap from 10 to 35°C. That overlap compares the draft entries; it is not proof that either plant will suit the spot.
Ficus Bonsai (Retusa) is marked moderate, compared with easy for Teak. Treat that as a planning estimate, then ask which care tasks each plant needs in your conditions.
Make the next care decision at the pot.
A comparison cannot set a watering date. Check moisture first: pot size, growing mix and current weather change how quickly a container dries. Record what you notice and decide when to check again.
Read the RHS guide to watering containers for general container advice, or use Plont’s plant observation checklist. The RHS source supports this general advice; it does not verify the species-specific draft values above.
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