How to care for banyan trees
A comprehensive introduction on how to care for banyan trees and the small maintenance tips for potted banyan trees, the following article will be introduced by the editor.
Banyan trees have a graceful shape and lush green leaves, which are loved by many plant enthusiasts. However, this plant has a very strong personality. While other plants want their leaves to grow bigger, banyan trees look better when their leaves are smaller. Many enthusiasts find that their potted banyan trees develop sparse and large leaves, losing the aesthetic appeal of when they were first purchased. However, autumn is the peak growing season for banyan trees. How to make the leaves smaller and denser during this season?
Adjusting the supply of nutrients to regulate leaf size
By controlling the growth and removing leaves, the leaves can become smaller. If the leaves of the banyan tree are sparse and wide, they can be removed in multiple sessions. The leaves that grow next time will become smaller and denser. Banyan trees have a strong germination ability, and after multiple leaf removals, the leaves will significantly decrease in size. During the growing season of banyan trees, appropriate pruning can be controlled, and the overly long branches should not be pruned. Let them consume more nutrients and water, so that other branches' nutrients are occupied, which can achieve the best effect, promoting leaf reduction, and then pruning.
By limiting the water and nutrients of banyan trees to make the leaves smaller. Reduce the frequency of applying water and nutrients, and combined with pruning, it can effectively promote more branching. The growth of branches will increase the consumption of nutrients and water, and the new branches will be nutrient-limited, and the leaves will also become smaller. At the same time as limiting nutrients and water, more sun exposure can be beneficial. Keeping the banyan trees under full sunlight will prevent them from过度 growing, and the leaves will become smaller.
Points to note when pinching and removing leaves from banyan trees in autumn
Pinching and removing leaves are only suitable for healthy plants. If the banyan tree is weak and sickly, do not pinch or remove leaves, as this will accelerate the plant's death.
When pinching and removing leaves, do not remove all of them. Removing about 1/3 is enough. If all leaves are removed, it will affect the growth of the banyan tree and slow down the germination of new buds.
When pinching and removing leaves, pay attention to the weather. After pinching, provide the plant with adequate sunlight and do not use fertilizer. After new leaves grow, apply a small amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.
Banyan trees tend to grow very well in autumn. After pinching and removing leaves, new leaves and buds will quickly sprout. When caring for banyan trees, do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer. Excessive nitrogen will make the leaves grow large and sparse, directly affecting the ornamental value of the potted banyan tree. Caring for banyan trees can achieve the effect of lush branches by scientific management, and then combined with pruning, topping, and leaf removal to control the fineness of the leaves.
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