My Parents actually purchased me one of these this summer... I just ended up “working” it last week.
Most bonsai practitioners HATE the bulging.. butt-like (
) root systems of ginsengs.. this is because, normally, their absurdity makes any sort of “scale”.. a REAL challenge, beyond novelty.. (I have a bunch of cuttings I am working with too.. sans “ginseng-butt” if you will...
)
This generalized “dislike” of these style of trees can sum up a bit of the weirdness you are experiencing..
Have fun with it! Ficus are like my SECOND favorite plant.... and I LOVE plants. I’m currently working with and developing A bunch of specimens spread out over 5 Species and they ALL have wonderful personalities.
A true Master knows that ALL belts are(were) white.