How to change the soil and pot of banyan tree

The role and requirements of changing soil and potting for banyan trees

Banyan trees grow in tropical and subtropical areas. There are many varieties, which are divided into three categories: red banyan, yellow banyan, and white banyan. The main ones are ginseng banyan, money banyan, and Thai banyan. It is best to repot the banyan tree in April in spring, and in autumn, it is best to repot it from mid-October to mid-November.

Function : After a period of maintenance, the roots of the banyan tree will become coiled, which is not good for the growth of the plant. Changing the soil can prevent harmful bacteria in the soil from harming the plant.

Requirements : It is best to repot the banyan tree during the rainy season when the air humidity is high. When repotting, its roots can be completely exposed to the air, and the roots of the banyan tree can be shaped as needed.

How to change the soil and pot of banyan tree

Choose a suitable flowerpot for the banyan tree, prepare dry mud or river mud and put it at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage and ventilation, cut off some old roots and place the stump tree in the appropriate position in the pot, compact it, then water it once with a watering can, and then water it a second time after about 15 minutes, and place it in a cool and windproof place.

Maintenance points for banyan trees after changing soil

After changing the soil of the banyan tree, it should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance, and then watered when the soil is dry. Do not expose it to the sun or apply fertilizer during this period.