Cultivation methods and precautions for banyan bonsai

Placement

Many flower lovers do not know much about the cultivation of banyan trees. Unlike many flowers and plants, banyan trees like warm, sunny, humid and ventilated environments, so the maintenance location must meet these requirements, otherwise it will easily lead to the death of the banyan tree. Some flower lovers place the banyan tree on a sunny but airtight balcony or indoors, causing the tree to lose a large number of leaves and eventually become a bare trunk.

Watering method

If a potted banyan tree is not watered for a long time, the plant will wilt due to lack of water. Therefore, it is necessary to observe the growth of the plant in time and water it in time according to the soil. When watering, keep watering until water flows out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. After watering once, wait until the surface of the soil turns white before watering again.

When the humidity of the environment is low, you can put a small trough under the flower pot and fill it with some water to help increase the humidity. Water should be sprayed frequently at ordinary times, especially in hot and rainy seasons.

Fertilization method

Because the soil of the potted banyan tree is limited, the nutrients needed to meet the growth of the banyan tree are also limited. Only by replenishing nutrients in time can the banyan tree grow vigorously. In summer and autumn, apply decomposed fertilizer water once a month, and apply less or no fertilizer in winter. In short, everything depends on the growth conditions of the plants.

Pruning methods

Banyan trees are very resistant to pruning and grow quickly, so they can be reshaped in early spring. Appropriate pruning of branches can enhance ventilation and light transmission and reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests. Reshape it according to your own preferences to improve the viewing experience.

Precautions

Banyan tree pruning is usually done during the dormant period. When pruning during the growing season, white sticky juice will flow out, which is very detrimental to the growth of the plant. During early pruning, be sure to sharpen the knife to avoid excessive wounds.

For any potted plant, the nutrients in the potting soil will be exhausted one day, so the pot should be repotted every two years, adding a small amount of base fertilizer when repotting. The best time to repot is early spring or late autumn.