How to manage the hydroponics of banyan trees
This article provides an introduction to the management of hydroponic banyan trees, which is sure to help you. Let's learn about it together!
Hydroponic Management:
① It is recommended to use a glass container with a planting cup for the plant. The banyan with a swollen tuber can also be directly fixed at the mouth of the container.
② Select a well-shaped soil-grown plant, wash the roots and disinfect them, then place them in clean tap water to induce root growth. As the canopy is quite heavy, it is best to add ceramsite in the container, which is beneficial for both fixing the plant and root growth.
③ During the initial stage of hydroponics, change the water every 2-3 days, and after two weeks, water roots will gradually grow. When the plant is fully adapted to the hydroponic environment, move it to a well-lit area and add a nutrient solution for ornamental leaf plants for maintenance, changing the nutrient solution every two weeks. Add water every 2-3 days in summer and every 15-20 days in winter.
Common Problems: The most frequent and severe pests are the psyllid,榕管蓟马 (banyan thrips), and the grey-white silkworm moth.
Control Methods:
① Strengthen cultivation management, mainly by pruning dense leaves and overwintering branches and diseased branches in winter.
② Chemical control, as psyllids and thrips can easily develop resistance, avoid long-term use of the same pesticide and excessive concentrations. Specific methods include spraying and injecting: spraying can use a mixture of 40% omethoate and fenvalerate.
Display Applications: The banyan tree has dense branches and leaves, with aerial roots clustering like whiskers, hanging down to the ground and growing sturdy like trunks, resembling pillars, which is a spectacular sight, suitable for making penjing. The ginseng banyan root resembles ginseng, with a natural shape, exposed root base, lush canopy, and unique charm, making it an interesting and pleasant sight, loved by consumers worldwide. It is a beautiful landscape for indoor and outdoor decoration.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to manage the hydroponics of banyan trees, hoping it can help you.