How to grow banyan trees

1. Breeding methods

1. Light: It is suitable for growing in an environment with sufficient sunlight, and is also relatively shade-tolerant. When raising them, just place them in a place with good lighting conditions.

2. Watering: It does not require much water and has a certain degree of drought resistance. During the maintenance period, you can water the tree when you find that the soil becomes dry. For potted banyan trees, it is generally necessary to wait until the surface soil becomes dry before watering.

3. Fertilization: In spring and autumn, you can apply cake fertilizer or water fertilizer every month. If you apply cake fertilizer, you need to use decomposed one, and water it immediately after fertilizing.

4. Pruning: The banyan tree grows relatively fast and has dense branches and leaves, so in spring you can prune the overly dense branches and leaves to allow it to receive more sunlight, which is beneficial to its growth.

2. Prevention and control of pests and diseases

The most common pests and diseases of banyan trees are scale insects, and the most common disease is powdery mildew. The main cause of the disease is poor ventilation in the breeding environment or excessive nitrogen fertilizer content in the soil. It can be sprayed with 500 times diluted 50% carbendazim. Pests can be eliminated by using furadan according to the size of the plant and then watering.