Why can't banyan trees be kept at home?
The editor will explain why you can't keep banyan trees at home and related experiences about the cultivation of banyan trees. The following is an introduction in detail.
Banyan trees are one of the largest woody species in the tropical flora, with a sprawling and overwhelming presence. Under the banyan trees in the countryside, with several bamboo chairs, tea bowls, and teapots, listening to light music is very pleasant. We also cultivate banyan tree盆景 in our lives, usually outdoors. So why can't banyan trees be kept at home? Is it really unlucky to keep a banyan tree?
【Banyan trees are not welcome at home】
Banyan tree盆景 have a simple and elegant shape, with lush greenery, and are deeply loved by potted plant enthusiasts. However, it has always been rumored among people that banyan trees should not be kept at home. Why can't banyan trees be kept at home? Is it really unlucky to keep a banyan tree? Banyan trees are quite lush and have a Yin nature. In folk traditions, during ghost festivals (Zhongyuan Festival, Qingming Festival), it is not suitable to place banyan trees near the door to prevent evil spirits from being attracted.
In many rural areas, banyan trees are considered风水 trees. There used to be a saying that the Chinese character for banyan trees,榕, sounds like the word 容, which means tolerance. Therefore, many people believe that banyan trees are intolerant, and planting them at home can lead to illnesses and poor health.
As the "king of a hundred trees," banyan trees have a tall shape. In rural areas, yards usually have high walls. Once a banyan tree is planted in the yard, it is believed in feng shui to form a "trapped" pattern, implying that all the good fortune in the home will be trapped. Therefore, banyan trees are very much avoided in rural homes.
Why can't banyan trees be kept at home?
Banyan trees are aerial root plants, and their daily management and maintenance are troublesome. The aerial roots grow in a disorderly manner, making them unsuitable for planting in home gardens.
【Banyan trees are not welcome at home, as they are intolerant】
Banyan tree盆景 have a simple and elegant shape, with lush greenery, and are deeply loved by potted plant enthusiasts. However, it has always been rumored among people that banyan trees should not be kept at home. Why can't banyan trees be kept at home? Is it really unlucky to keep a banyan tree? Banyan trees are quite lush and have a Yin nature. In folk traditions, during ghost festivals (Zhongyuan Festival, Qingming Festival), it is not suitable to place banyan trees near the door to prevent evil spirits from being attracted.
In many rural areas, banyan trees are considered风水 trees. There used to be a saying that the Chinese character for banyan trees,榕, sounds like the word 容, which means tolerance. Therefore, many people believe that banyan trees are intolerant, and planting them at home can lead to illnesses and poor health.