Ficus Ginseng Bonsai 5 Inch Pot
Default Nursery Pot or Upgrade to a Chic Chive Pot
Our plants come in the standard nursery pot unless you opt for one of our snazzy Chive pots. Keep in mind, each plant is a unique snowflake—size, shape, and quirks may vary. We do our best to deliver a plant that resembles the online glam shot and will thrive in your home, but perfection is a tall order.
Pick Up for Free or Get it Delivered Same-Day
For fourteen bucks, we'll deliver your new leafy friend across Toronto—cheaper than therapy, pricier than a TTC fare. Or schlep to our Queen West shop, where the air is thick with oxygen and the quiet desperation of millennials seeking purpose through plant parenthood.
For those with botanical FOMO, our same-day delivery hotline awaits (437-777-5021). Just ring up our sleep-deprived plant pushers, ready to enable your chlorophyll addiction at a moment's notice.
All Our Online Plants Are Hanging Out at Our Downtown Toronto Store Too
Yearning for a taste of horticultural enlightenment? Drag your carbon-based form to our Queen St. West sanctuary of sap and soil. Here, nestled between overpriced coffee shops and vintage stores selling someone's grandfather's suits, we dispense leafy wisdom like modern-day Druids. We're not just plant peddlers; we're chlorophyll cognoscenti, the Mensa of mulch, if you will. Come, let us dazzle you with our botanical brilliance. We're smarter than Google, if Google had roots.
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702 Queen St. W.,
Toronto, ON M6J 1E7
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Mon to Thurs: 12pm - 7pm
Fri to Sun: 11am - 7pm
Pro Indoor Plant Care Tip
How to take care of your Ficus
Care Level: Skilled (Moderate)
My therapist suggested I care for a plant to boost my self-esteem. "It's moderately easy," she said, "just a smidge more demanding than a goldfish." I once had a goldfish that faked its own death to escape me, so this wasn't exactly comforting. The plant came with instructions to water on a "regular schedule," as if I had any concept of regularity in my life. I've set more alarms for this chlorophyll-filled drama queen than I have for my own meals. It's been alive for three days now. I'm starting to suspect it might be plastic.
Sun Light: Indirect
Oh, lucky you! Your plant gets to play vampire - no direct sun gazing allowed, darling. But don't worry, it's not a total recluse. Early bird or night owl? Both work! For the drama queen in your plant, try a sheer curtain filter - très chic. Most homes are basically plant paparazzi-free zones anyway. Just find that sweet spot where your leafy diva can bask in the limelight without getting a sunburn. Bright, indirect light is the plant equivalent of perfect mood lighting. Your peace lily will be living its best life, sans sunglasses!
Light: Bright
Oh, lucky you! Your plant's got a taste for the spotlight. A swanky window sill or a VIP stool next to the window? Perfect! It's like a front-row seat to the sun's daily show. Blinds or no blinds? Well, that depends on how much of a sun worshipper your green diva is. Just remember, darling, these leafy celebrities are real attention seekers - they'll literally grow towards the light. It's like they're trying to get closer to their adoring fans. Who knew plants could be such drama queens, right? But hey, give them their 15 minutes of fame, and they'll flourish!
Water: When Half way dry
Oh, what a delightful little water connoisseur you've got there! This green gem prefers its soil on the drier side - think of it as a spa day for roots. A week between drinks is usually perfect, but who doesn't love a bit of flexibility? Just keep an eye out for those adorable droopy leaves - that's your plant's charming way of saying "Hydration, please!" Brighter spots might make it a tad thirstier, while shadier nooks turn it into a water-sipping master. Remember, a touch of thirst keeps your leafy friend robust and thriving. Happy plant, happy life!
Humidity: High
Oh, what a delightful little water connoisseur you've got there! This green gem prefers its soil on the drier side - think of it as a spa day for roots. A week between drinks is usually perfect, but who doesn't love a bit of flexibility? Just keep an eye out for those adorable droopy leaves - that's your plant's charming way of saying "Hydration, please!" Brighter spots might make it a tad thirstier, while shadier nooks turn it into a water-sipping master. Remember, a touch of thirst keeps your leafy friend robust and thriving. Happy plant, happy life!
Interaction with Pets: Caution
Oh, look at you, being all responsible with your green friends! Sure, these plants might throw a little tantrum in your pet's tummy if nibbled, but let's be real - we survived the pre-internet era with pets and plants coexisting just fine. It's not like your leafy pals are plotting world domination through pet poisoning!
If your furry friend isn't typically a salad connoisseur, you're probably in the clear. Besides, have you seen what's lurking in your garden? Azaleas and English ivy are practically the bad boys of the plant world compared to your indoor darlings.
So relax, plant parent! Just keep an eye out and maybe don't serve up a Peperomia smoothie to Fluffy, okay? After all, we want your home to be a jungle, not a drama zone!
Ficus Family
Oh, the rubber tree! What a marvel of nature, standing tall and proud in its jungle home like some leafy skyscraper. Picture this: a tree so massive it makes sequoias look like saplings, stretching up to 200 feet into the sky. That's taller than the Statue of Liberty wearing stilettos and a particularly extravagant hat.
In India, these botanical wonders have taken on a second job as bridge builders. Yes, you heard that right. Some clever soul looked at those sprawling buttress roots and thought, "Why, those would make a splendid bridge!" And so, with a bit of human ingenuity and a whole lot of patience, these roots are coaxed and trained to stretch across rivers, forming living, growing bridges.
Imagine crossing such a bridge, feeling it sway ever so slightly underfoot, knowing that it's not just alive but constantly growing stronger. It's like something out of a fairy tale, only instead of trolls living underneath, you might find a family of monkeys using it as their personal jungle gym.
These trees, in their majestic height and root-bridges, serve as a reminder of nature's boundless creativity and adaptability. They're proof that with a little imagination, even the most unlikely things can become extraordinary.
