What are the main points to note in the maintenance of banyan tree bonsai?
In comparison with the experience of most people in the maintenance of green plants such as banyan tree bonsai, corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
(1) Banyan trees prefer a warm and humid environment. When the temperature drops below 3℃, it will cause a large amount of leaves to fall, and below 0℃ it will suffer from frost damage and wither. The trees should be moved indoors for warmth in winter.
(2) Banyan trees enjoy sunlight but also tolerate shade. However, insufficient light will affect the tree's vitality, and the leaves will become large, sparse, and thin, or even turn yellow and fall off. Therefore, the potted plants should be placed in a well-lit area.
(3) Banyan trees grow robustly and prefer a humid environment but can also tolerate drought. However, excessively dry potting soil is not conducive to the growth of the plant, so the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. In winter, the soil should be kept slightly dry.
(4) Banyan trees like fertilizer. When the plant grows poorly due to a lack of fertilizer, it should be supplemented with nitrogen-based fertilizer in a timely manner. However, excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer should be avoided as it can cause the branches and leaves to grow excessively, affecting their appearance. During the growing period from April to August, the trees can be fertilized with 3-4 applications of cake fertilizer water; after autumn, they can be sprayed with 2-3 applications of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate to enhance the plant's cold resistance.
(5) Prune the new branches at any time to increase the density of the branches and maintain the shape of the plant.
(6) Banyan trees are susceptible to thrips damage, which can be controlled by spraying with pesticides or manually removing the affected leaves.
(7) The pot used for planting should not be too large, as it can easily cause the branches to grow excessively, affecting the shape and appearance of the tree.
The above-mentioned main points to note in the maintenance of banyan tree bonsai, hope it brings a little help to your life!