Bonsai banyan tree cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Breeding methods

2. Precautions

To cultivate bonsai banyan trees, you need to prepare loose, fertile, acidic soil, usually made of leaf mold soil and garden soil. Daily watering should be frequent to keep the substrate moist, and watering should be done every 5 days. It needs to be fertilized during the growth period, mostly using alum fertilizer and water. In addition, pay attention to lighting, provide sufficient scattered light, and avoid being too dark or exposed to the sun. Repot it every year to prevent soil compaction from affecting plant development.

1. Breeding methods

1. Loose soil: Banyan trees are suitable for growing in fertile, acidic soil, which is very helpful for the development of the plant. Potting soil can be prepared by mixing leaf mold soil and garden soil. The ratio of the two is 1:2. In addition, an appropriate amount of small gravel should be added to the soil. Although the plant is slightly tolerant of water and moisture, good drainage must be ensured to prevent the roots from being flooded and rotting.

2. Proper watering: Banyan trees like a humid environment. Therefore, you need to water it frequently to ensure that there is enough moisture in the pot soil, usually once every 5 days. In addition, do not allow water to accumulate in the pot soil, so as not to affect the breathing and growth of the roots. If it is summer, since water evaporates quickly, the watering interval can be shortened to avoid soil drought.

3. Supplementary fertilizer: The banyan tree prefers fertilizer, and sufficient nutrients can make it grow more lush. Usually during the growth period, fertilization is required every half month, and the fertilizer is mostly alum fertilizer and water. In summer and winter, due to climate reasons, the growth of plants is relatively slow and the demand for fertilizer is not high, so the frequency of fertilization should be reduced.

4. Control light: Banyan trees need sufficient light, Don't let it get exposed to the sun. You can put it in a bright place to avoid direct sunlight. Proper shading is required in summer, but long-term light must be provided in winter, and the environment cannot be too dark, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow and wither, reducing its ornamental value.

2. Notes

Usually Potted banyan trees need to be repotted once a year. The time for repotting is usually in spring. After taking the plant out of its pot, prune it appropriately and then replant it. If the pot is not changed for a long time, the soil will harden and harden, affecting the breathing of the roots and not conducive to the penetration of water.

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