How to raise banyan trees
As a common ornamental tree in the south, banyan trees are favored by gardening enthusiasts for their unique fibrous root landscape and strong vitality. Mastering scientific banyan tree maintenance methods can not only create a vigorous and simple tree shape, but also effectively prevent common pests and diseases, allowing the greenery of this "single tree to become a forest" to accompany it. Basic maintenance points for banyan Light management skills Banyan trees are a positive tree species but are also shade tolerant. It is recommended to ensure 4-6 hours of scattered light every day. In summer, 30% shade needs to be shaded at noon to avoid leaf burns, and in winter, direct light can be accepted all day long. The scientific watering plan adopts the principle of "see wet when it is dry", and water is poured thoroughly when the topsoil is 2-3 centimeters dry. Special note: Bonsai banyan trees need to be equipped with a drainage layer, and 3cm ceramsite can be placed on the bottom of the basin to prevent stagnant water and rotten roots. Nutrient replenishment strategy Apply cake fertilizer water diluted 1000 times every month in spring and autumn, and combine foliar spraying of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (concentration 0.2%). Stop fertilization in winter and switch to slow-release fertilizer granules during the high temperature period in summer. The best pruning period is from March to April before germination, with the focus on thinning cross branches and parallel branches. A healing agent needs to be applied to a wound with a diameter of more than 1cm, and after pruning, it should be combined with picking to promote lateral bud differentiation. Advanced management skills for banyan trees. The specifications for selecting pots and matching soil recommend purple sand pots or pottery pots, with the diameter of the pot being 2/3 of the crown. The substrate is prepared according to the ratio of humus soil: river sand: vermiculite: 5:3:2, and bone meal is added as the base fertilizer when changing pots every two years in spring. Four seasons management focuses on maintaining air humidity>60% in summer and maintaining temperature above 10℃ in winter. Pay attention to shelter from rain and prevent waterlogging in the rainy season, and irrigate anti-freezing water before winter in northern areas. The banyan disease and pest control system has a high incidence of powdery mildew during the plum rainy season. It can be sprayed alternately with 25% triadimefon 2000 times and 50% carbendazim 800 times. It is recommended to apply 3% carbofuran granules (pot diameter 30cm and 5g) to the roots for the control of scale insects, combined with physical removal.
By systematically mastering the three core technologies of light control, water and fertilizer management, and modeling pruning, and cooperating with seasonal refined maintenance, even novices can cultivate a banyan landscape with elegant air roots and beautiful crown shapes. Regularly observe the condition of the plant and adjust maintenance strategies in a timely manner to keep this tree of life alive.