How to prune banyan bonsai

When to prune banyan bonsai

Banyan bonsai is evergreen all year round and has no dormant period, so it can be pruned at any time. If the pruned branches are to be used for cuttings, they need to be soaked in rooting powder solution for 1 hour and then directly cut into the prepared sand bed. After cutting, appropriate shade should be provided and temperature and humidity control should be maintained.

How to prune the branches of a banyan bonsai

1. How to prune branches and leaves

The main purpose of pruning banyan trees is to cut off all unnecessary forked branches, overlapping branches, dead branches, and diseased branches, which can reduce nutrient consumption and benefit plant growth.

If the banyan tree has overgrown and overly dense branches, they must be pruned off in time, and new buds on the side branches must also be removed in time to avoid excessive branches that are detrimental to the growth of the plant.

2. Trimming and shaping process and steps

(1) Pinching and topping is a necessary step in creating a banyan bonsai. In addition to removing the top buds of the main branches, pinching and topping should also be done when the side branches grow to a certain length to prevent them from growing too tall.

(2) During the growth of banyan bonsai, many adventitious buds will often grow. These buds must be removed in time to prevent the plant from growing too many branches and destroying the overall shape.

(3) Banyan bonsai will grow many new branches. The decision to keep or remove branches is based on personal aesthetics and the growth of the plant. Generally, forked branches, dead branches, diseased branches, and branches that are too dense or too long are pruned away.

Things to note when pruning banyan bonsai

When pruning a banyan tree, be sure to prune it in the direction of its normal growth. If the pruning is done incorrectly, you can allow the pruned part to sprout again to remedy the situation. The roots of the banyan tree should also be trimmed in time to prevent the tree's roots from growing too densely. Remove the old roots and replant the tree to prevent the tree's roots from becoming too lush.