Choosing the right banyan species to place watering, fertilizing, pruning and modeling pest control With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more people are beginning to breed plants at home to add a touch of green to the home environment. banyan trees are a popular choice for indoor breeding. It is popular for its unique tree shape and air purification functions. If banyan trees want to grow healthily indoors, it is crucial to understand and master the correct breeding methods. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the matters needing attention and maintenance skills for indoor banyan farming. Select suitable banyan varieties When purchasing banyan trees, you should choose varieties suitable for indoor breeding. Common indoor banyan varieties include rubber fig, golden fig, etc. These varieties are highly adaptable, resistant to shade, and easy to maintain. When selecting, attention should be paid to the size, tree shape and leaf color of the plant, and plants with beautiful shape and healthy growth should be selected. The location of the banyan tree indoors is very important. A place with sufficient light and good ventilation should be selected to avoid direct sunlight and poor air circulation. Generally speaking, a location 1-2 meters away from the window is more appropriate. Pay attention to avoid placing the banyan tree. Place it in air conditioning outlets, radiators, etc. to avoid affecting plant growth. Watering and fertilizing indoor banyan trees should be watered according to the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", that is, watering should be carried out after the soil surface is dry. When watering, it should be watered thoroughly at one time to avoid standing water. When the temperature is low in winter, it can be appropriately reduced. The number of watering times can be appropriately reduced. In terms of fertilization, spring and autumn are the periods of vigorous growth of banyan trees, and compound fertilizers can be applied once a month. In summer and winter, the growth is slower, so the number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced. pruning and modeling Indoor banyan tree pruning is the key to maintaining the appearance of the tree. The following points should be paid attention to when pruning: 1. pruning time: Spring and autumn are the best periods for pruning. At this time, the plants grow vigorously and are easy to recover after pruning.
2. Pruning method: During pruning, the main branches should be retained, and sick and weak branches, crossed branches and excessively dense branches should be cut off to keep the tree shape neat.
3. Modeling skills: The banyan tree can be shaped according to personal preferences, such as cliff style, wave style, etc. Pest and insect pest control indoor banyan trees are susceptible to pests and diseases. Common pests and diseases include scale insects, red spiders, leaf spot diseases, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Scale insects: You can brush the insect body with a brush or spray it with pesticides.
2. Red spider: You can spray it with acaricide, and pay attention to spraying evenly.
3. Leaf spot disease: You can spray with fungicides such as carbendazim and chlorothalonil.
Indoor banyan breeding needs to pay attention to the above points to ensure the healthy growth of the plants. Through reasonable selection of varieties, placement, watering and fertilization, pruning and shape, and pest control, your banyan tree will surely become a beautiful scenery at home. I hope this article can Help you on the road to banyan breeding.
References: "Manual for Indoor Plant Conservation", China Forestry Press, published in 2018.
"Indoor Plant Breeding and Conservation", China Agricultural Press, published in 2017.