How to care for potted banyan trees in winter

1. Temperature

Usually it prefers a warm environment. Too low a temperature can easily cause it to stop growing. The temperature should be kept above 5 degrees. When the temperature is below 5 degrees, be sure to raise the temperature in time. It is best to move it indoors in winter so that it can survive the winter better.

2. Watering

It is best to move it indoors in winter so that it can survive the winter better. In winter, you can reduce the amount of watering, and if the soil in the pot becomes dry, you can water it appropriately. Note that you can water it in moderation at noon. Be careful not to allow water to accumulate to prevent root rot and affect its normal growth.

3. Fertilization

It does not require much fertilizer. Therefore, before winter, you can apply appropriate amount of fertilizer and water once as base fertilizer to ensure that it can absorb nutrients normally in the spring and resume its growth.

4. Lighting

In winter, it can receive sunlight all day long. It prefers to grow in an environment with good sunlight. The sunlight in winter is not strong, so it is better to place the house in a balcony or other environment with good air circulation to expose it to sunlight.

5. Pests and diseases

In fact, there are very few diseases and insect pests in winter. Damage from insects such as scale insects may occur occasionally. Usually we can first manually deworm, and when necessary, we can spray drugs to kill insects.