How to cultivate banyan trees
Today, the editor will explain how to cultivate banyan trees and the maintenance skills of indoor banyan potted plants in the aspect of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor of the website will introduce to the netizens.
Bonsai banyan trees have evergreen leaves and graceful branches. Through pruning, maintenance, and shaping, they can be turned into beautiful potted landscapes and artistic-shaped potted plants. Keeping one at home, lush and green, is very pleasing to the eye, beautifies the home environment, and symbolizes good fortune, longevity, and well-being. Some friends encounter a situation in the process of raising potted plants: for several months, the banyan tree grows very slowly, the leaves are relatively few and small, and no new leaves grow. What is the reason, and what should be done to make it grow fast and flourish?
A small method to raise potted banyan trees: new leaves grow rapidly, with lush branches and leaves growing stronger!
Methods and techniques for home planting of potted banyan trees
If the banyan tree at home or on the balcony grows slowly and does not produce new leaves, it must be related to some aspects. Just remember these planting techniques.
Increase sunlight, although potted banyan trees should be shaded appropriately during the high summer temperatures and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, they cannot be kept in the dark all the time and require sufficient sunlight. They must be moved to a sunny place. With enhanced sunlight, the leaves will grow lush and green.
Change the potting soil, because potted banyan trees are different from banyan trees grown outdoors, so the soil used is important. If the soil is not changed for a long time, the potting soil becomes compacted, the soil quality is poor, and the roots become tangled, preventing water from penetrating. This affects the absorption of water and nutrients.
The soil for planting potted banyan trees can use decayed leaf soil, mixed with some pond mud, garden soil, and coarse sand. This type of soil is very beneficial for the root growth of banyan trees. Only with good root growth can the leaves grow abundant and lush, allowing the banyan tree to grow well.
How to cultivate banyan trees
Watering should not be excessive, otherwise, the potting soil will remain moist for a long time and the leaves will easily fall off. In winter, watering should be controlled even more. However, during the normal growing season, it is advisable to spray water frequently, which can increase air humidity and prevent leaf drop. Placing it in a well-ventilated area on the balcony or windowsill will make the banyan tree grow better.
Fertilize promptly, during the growing season of potted banyan trees, in spring and autumn, a small amount of slow-release fertilizer can be applied every month, providing nutrients gradually without damaging the roots. Alternatively, a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer granules can be buried in the soil around the pot and then watered.
There is also a small trick: if there is no nitrogen fertilizer, you can collect rainwater during rainy days, except in winter, to water the potted banyan trees, as rainwater contains nitrogen. This is very simple and convenient, allowing the banyan tree to continuously produce new tender leaves.
If the leaves of the banyan tree are dark green, produce few new leaves, grow slowly, and lack luster, it indicates a deficiency in phosphorus fertilizer. At this time, a simple solution is to spray 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate, once every half month, for two to three consecutive times, then place it in a sunny area. The situation will greatly improve, and the potted banyan tree will grow faster, with continuous new leaves and lush growth!
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