How to care for the banyan tree at home
The editor answers for netizens on how to care for the banyan tree at home and the experience of green plant maintenance on the methods of banyan tree pot cultivation, keep reading!
In indoor gardening, it's not necessary to only grow golden edge dracaena, pothos,虎尾兰 (huito lan), kaffir lily, etc. There is also a type of potted plant that is actually very beautiful, with vigorous plants and lush leaves. Its shape is quite pleasant too. It is the mini banyan tree in a pot, also known as the banyan tree bonsai. Some friends call it ginseng banyan. Although the plant is not large and doesn't grow into a towering tree like the ones planted in the ground, it is really aesthetically pleasing. When well cared for, it is even more pleasing to the eye than pothos and dracaena. It is not only easy to keep alive and very tough but can also be maintained for a long time, staying evergreen all year round, looking as enduring as a bonsai. So how to care for a small potted banyan tree at home?
How to care for a potted banyan tree? Pay attention to 2 points: many leaves, green and lush, and beautiful shape
1. Potted banyan trees need plenty of sunshine
Actually, it is a plant that loves sunlight very much. The small potted banyan tree has almost the same growth habits as the large banyan trees planted in the ground. When planted in the ground, they are exposed to the sun every day, with no problems at all, growing wildly with dense leaves and looking robust, growing into a very large tree.
Therefore, the potted banyan trees we keep at home should be placed in a sunny area. If kept indoors, they must have sunlight, and the same goes for placing them on the balcony. Keeping them well-lit every day, even in summer, will not be a problem, and they are very easy to care for.
Since potted banyan trees are not cold-resistant, they should be moved indoors for care in winter. At other times, they can be kept outside, even under the hot summer sun. In fact, they have a very strong vitality. In some cities, they can grow well on their own even in the crevices of walls and bricks, looking lush and green.
How to care for the banyan tree at home
2. Potted banyan trees can be pruned frequently
If there are many branches, you can tidy them up,剪掉 (cut off) some branches to create a pleasant shape. Generally, three to four main branches can be left on a tree, with each branch about ten centimeters long, then topped to promote the growth of lateral buds. If you prefer a smaller plant, consider keeping the overall height under 40 centimeters. When the branches grow to the thickness of a little finger, consider giving them an even more beautiful and attractive shape.
Actually, potted banyan trees are very robust. If you forget to water them for a long time and some leaves fall off, you can place them on the indoor balcony in a well-ventilated and shaded area, water thoroughly, and after letting them recover for a while, they will grow back lush leaves.
However, when kept indoors, do not water too frequently, about once every three to four days, and reduce watering when the temperature is low. In winter, it is better to keep them indoors and not let them freeze. In spring and autumn, give them some fertilizer to promote more vigorous growth.
The above is an introduction to how to care for the banyan tree at home and the methods of banyan tree bonsai cultivation, which can be used as a reference suggestion.