How to care for a potted small banyan tree
An introduction to the care and注意事项 of potted banyan trees, including how to care for small banyan trees and the cultivation methods of banyan trees. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
The main points to control in caring for a potted banyan tree are as follows:
1. The potting soil should be fertile, loose, well-draining, and slightly acidic.
2. Place the plant in a bright area with scattered light, with the most suitable temperature being 20℃-30℃.
3. Keep the potting soil moist and mist the plant in the summer to increase humidity.
4. Apply water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the growing season to ensure the supply of nutrients for the plant.
I. physiological characteristics of banyan trees
Banyan trees are typical trees of the south. Outside the South China region, they are often grown as potted plants, especially for their ornamental value in盆景. With human intervention, potted banyan trees have a graceful posture, white bark, and can be appreciated for their leaves, block roots, and fibrous roots in many ways.
Banyan trees grow quickly and are evergreen, with lush leaves. However, they are not cold or drought-tolerant, but they can tolerate moist conditions, prefer plenty of sunlight, and a warm and humid climate. They can produce atmospheric roots in humid air, greatly enhancing their ornamental value. They are not picky about soil, preferring loose, fertile, acidic soil, and are afraid of direct sunlight.
II. Care methods for potted banyan trees
1. Selection and proportion of potting soil
The soil for potted banyan trees should be loose, well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic. A mixture of black soil, sand, and peat soil in a ratio of 2:1:2 can be used, with a small amount of vermiculite, gravel, river sand, coal slag, and mineral powder mixed in. Some base fertilizer can also be placed at the bottom of the flowerpot to ensure soil fertility while increasing drainage and aeration as much as possible.
2. Light and temperature control
Banyan trees prefer plenty of sunlight and a well-ventilated environment. If kept indoors, it's best to place them near a window where they can receive some sunlight. Even if kept indoors for a long time, the leaves will remain green and not turn yellow.
Banyan trees are not cold-tolerant, with a suitable growth temperature of 20℃-30℃. In winter, when indoor temperatures are low, necessary warming measures can be taken, with the minimum temperature for overwintering being above 5℃.
How to care for a potted small banyan tree
3. Daily watering techniques
Banyan trees prefer a warm and humid environment. The watering rule is to water when the soil is dry and to water thoroughly when you do. As a tropical species, potted banyan trees can tolerate drought and waterlogging to some extent. They are not afraid of short-term waterlogging and generally do not rot, but they can rot if waterlogged for a long time.
In spring and autumn, water 1-2 times a week. In summer, when temperatures are high, water every 2 days and use a spray bottle to mist the branches and trunk regularly to increase humidity. In winter, when temperatures are low, wait until the top layer of soil is slightly white before watering.
4. Frequent application of thin fertilizer for strong growth
If you want potted banyan trees to grow strongly, fertilizing is essential. The key to fertilizing is "frequent application of thin fertilizer," which can be applied with watering.
Long-acting compound fertilizer can be buried in the soil in spring and autumn, and water-soluble fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season.
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