What are the characteristics of banyan trees?
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Banyan trees may be very familiar to everyone, as we have learned about them in textbooks when we were young. Banyan trees may give people the impression of having thick trunks, long roots, aerial roots, etc.
Song Dynasty poet Yang Wanli wrote in his poem "Banyan Tree": "Not straight as pillar nor round as wheel, the axe also spares its fuel. Several trees together turn truly into mushrooms, hollow and fat always as tendons." This is a portrayal of the external characteristics of banyan trees!
Banyan trees are easy to shape into bonsai, making them one of the popular bonsai choices today!
Banyan trees belong to the Moraceae family and are flood-tolerant plants, which will not rot roots even with short-term flooding.
Banyan trees thrive in high-temperature and humid environments, able to withstand over 40 degrees Celsius. As subtropical trees, they are not cold-tolerant and require temperatures above 5 degrees Celsius in winter to survive. Generally, moving them indoors is enough for safe overwintering (in Henan's climate).
Banyan trees prefer slightly acidic soil, so when potting, the soil should be artificially acidified. Generally, humus soil is acidic (decayed leaves, dead animals, sawdust, straw, etc.), and it is necessary to mix polystyrene or perlite granules to increase soil looseness.
Banyan trees tend to turn yellow in alkaline soil, so if soil alkalization is detected, it is necessary to change the soil or add diluted vinegar solution to acidify the soil. However, changing the soil is the best option, as it takes 2-3 years for the soil to become alkaline!
Banyan trees also enjoy water and can be grown in both soil and water. Therefore, it is important to keep the soil moist and water frequently. When potting, it is important to avoid积水, as the limited potting soil means the banyan tree's root system is limited. Long-term积水 can lead to root rot, although short-term flooding is not a problem, as banyan trees are quite tolerant to water.
What are the characteristics of banyan trees?
Banyan trees are light-loving plants, so simply placing the potted banyan tree in the sun is enough. Banyan trees naturally receive direct sunlight, so they do not need shade in the summer. Generally, in natural conditions, banyan trees grow near water, so they are in a humid state. When potting, it is necessary to spray the leaves in the morning and evening in the summer to maintain a humid environment. This humid environment can also stimulate the banyan tree to grow drooping roots in the air, enhancing its ornamental value.
Banyan trees also have good tolerance for poor soil and require controlled fertilization, as overly fertile soil can cause the tree to grow wildly. In the initial stages of growth, light and frequent fertilization can be applied to promote rapid formation of the trunk.
Banyan trees grow quickly under suitable conditions and require pruning every year if not for training the trunk.
Banyan trees have very developed and thick roots, requiring root pruning every 1-2 years when potting. Root pruning can be combined with soil replacement. Banyan trees can grow into a forest from a single tree! So, those who enjoy multi-trunk trees can cultivate one.
Banyan trees can be propagated by seeds or cuttings in May.
The above is a detailed introduction to the characteristics of banyan trees and a simple introduction to related features, hoping to bring some knowledge of flowers and plants to greenery enthusiasts.