Grown as an indoor plant most often as a bonsai the word ginseng means root in Chinese With Its small size and thick trunk that make it a very decorative plant for the modern home. Growing oval shaped leaves and aerial roots it enjoys indirect sunlight keep out of drafts or areas that may get too cold. Keep soil moderately moist throughout the summer and ease off in the winter. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye, the general rule is for every six new leaves that grow take off two to 3 leaving two to three on a branch.