Identification: Can anyone help id my bonsai plant?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by little laitaine, Sep 27, 2008.

  1. little laitaine

    little laitaine Member

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    Hi! I just bought this bonsai from Ikea and unfortunately it doesn't say what type it is. Can anyone help as I'm not sure if this will affect how I should care for it?

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    little laitaine, Sep 27, 2008
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  2. James D.

    James D. Active Member

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    It looks like a ficus bejamina.
     
    James D., Sep 27, 2008
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  3. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ficus have alternate leaf arrangement this plant is opposite.
    Might be a Privet (Ligustrum Sp.)
    HTH
    Chris
     
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  4. Bluewing

    Bluewing Well-Known Member

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    Looks nice and healthy whatever it turns out to be.
     
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