What to do if you overwater your banyan tree

The dangers of overwatering banyan trees

If the banyan tree is watered too much, its roots will rot, causing the leaves to turn yellow and the plant to grow poorly.

If the banyan tree is overwatered and not dealt with in time, the plant will easily die. Therefore, it is not advisable to water too much. Add water slowly and wait for all the water to seep in. Then water it again until you see water seeping out from the bottom tray.

Overwatering of Banyan Trees

When the banyan tree is overwatered, you should first remove it from the pot, make sure the soil ball does not fall apart, clean its roots, check the rhizome, trim the roots with a knife, pour out the old soil, disinfect the pot, replace it with clean soil, then replant it and place it in a bright and ventilated place.

Banyan tree drenched by rain

Banyan tree is not afraid of rain and is very suitable for outdoor planting, so it doesn’t matter if it is rained on. It is drought-resistant and light-loving. When caring for it, just ensure good drainage at the bottom of the flowerpot.

Key points for watering banyan trees

1. When caring for the banyan tree, generally water it once every 10-15 days. The amount of water should not be too much. Just water it thoroughly and keep the soil in the pot moist.

2. Generally, banyan trees need to be watered every 5 days when the temperature is 26 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is below 26 degrees Celsius, they generally need to be watered every 7 days.

3. It is better to water the banyan tree with pond water. The pond water has a high content of organic matter, which is beneficial to the growth of the banyan tree. Moreover, the water temperature is more suitable for the growth of the root system, which can make the banyan tree grow very vigorously.