How to grow banyan bonsai, pictures of banyan bonsai

1. How to grow a banyan bonsai

Light: Banyan trees like light, warmth and humidity and are suitable for maintenance in a sunny environment. The root system of the banyan bonsai is relatively small and somewhat fragile, so it needs to be shaded in the summer or moved to a bright place with scattered light. It can be placed in a well-lit place for maintenance in all seasons except summer. If there is insufficient light, it will easily lead to excessive growth of branches, falling of leaves, and even death of the bonsai.

Water: Banyan trees prefer moisture and are not drought-tolerant, so when watering them, you should adhere to the principle of “better to keep it wet than dry”. It likes water, so when watering it, keep the soil in the pot slightly moist and increase the frequency of watering appropriately. The frequency and amount of watering can be reduced relatively during the winter dormancy period, but the banyan bonsai's demand for water must be met during the growth period.

Fertilizer: Banyan trees like fertilizer, and their demand for fertilizer is relatively large during the growth process. However, if you want to maintain the shape of the banyan bonsai, you still need to control the amount of fertilization and not overdo it. In addition, in order to maintain sufficient nutrients in the potting soil, it is necessary to change the soil and pot every one or two years.

Pruning: During its growth period, the banyan bonsai is prone to having its shape destroyed due to rapid growth. It needs to be trimmed and pruned regularly to maintain a good plant shape.