How to care for the big-leaf banyan bonsai and what to pay attention to

Maintenance method of big leaf banyan bonsai

The large-leaf banyan bonsai likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. It needs to be given enough light during maintenance and placed in a sunny environment. It should be watered every 3-4 days and fertilizer should be applied every 20 days. The potting soil should be changed every two years, one-third of the roots should be thinned out, and the branches and leaves should be pruned in time to make it more ornamental. Pay more attention to keeping warm in winter.

Banyan tree bonsai pruning

During the budding period of the large-leaf banyan bonsai, the tender shoots can be cut off to promote the flat growth of lateral buds. Later, the buds will need to be picked several times to avoid the growth of too many branches. During the maintenance period, the dense, overgrown, and sickly branches and leaves can be pruned off to enhance the ornamental value of the plant.

Big leaf banyan bonsai yellow leaves

The yellowing leaves of the large-leaf banyan bonsai may be caused by improper lighting. It needs to be moved to a place with more sunlight for maintenance. It should be shaded in summer and not exposed to the sun. It may also be caused by excessive fertilization. At this time, use clean water to water the flower soil to wash away the remaining fertilizer. It may also be caused by failure to fertilize in time. At this time, appropriate fertilizer should be applied to provide nutrients.

Fertilizing the Banyan Tree Bonsai

The base fertilizer applied to the large-leaf banyan bonsai is limited, and attention should be paid to fertilizer supplementation at ordinary times. During the summer and autumn growing season, a thin cake fertilizer water can be applied once a month. Less fertilizer or no fertilizer is applied in winter. In addition, the potting soil needs to be replaced every two years. At this time, the organic fertilizer can be crushed and decomposed, and then mixed into the pot according to a certain proportion to improve the fertility of the soil.

Precautions for managing large-leaf banyan trees

There are fewer diseases and pests in large-leaf banyan bonsai, but poor ventilation, excessive watering and excessive nitrogen fertilizer may cause powdery mildew, which can be sprayed with carbendazim wettable powder. Common pests include scale insects, which can be sprayed with dichlorvos emulsion, or an appropriate amount of furadan granules can be shallowly buried in the potting soil and then watered thoroughly for quick effect.