How to care for a banyan tree and how to prune it

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Pruning method

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During the maintenance of banyan trees, water should be watered according to the situation. It should be dry and wet. Usually, it is watered once every 3-5 days in spring and autumn. In the north, water should be sprayed appropriately. The growing location must have good light, and it cannot be grown under strong light in summer. It is also necessary to add an appropriate amount of cake fertilizer to it, and base fertilizer should be added when changing pots and transplanting. In addition, pruning should be carried out in autumn, and parallel branches, crossing branches and diseased branches should be cut off.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Watering: Banyan trees like water. In normal times, water should be replenished according to the specific climate. The nutrient soil should be kept moist, but there should be no accumulation of water. Watering should be done at intervals of 3-5 days in spring and autumn. If it is raised in the northern region, it should be sprayed with water more often to increase the humidity.

2. Light: The environment in which it grows must have good For lighting, it is recommended to place it in a well-lit and ventilated location. If there is not enough sunlight, the plants may turn yellow and dry out. Usually potted plants cannot be maintained under strong light in summer.

3. Fertilization: The banyan tree is a plant that likes fertilizer. During its growth period, it needs to be supplemented with cake fertilizer or fully decomposed human and animal manure. When transplanting or repotting, you should also add some bean cake fertilizer, bone meal, etc. into the soil as base fertilizer. However, fertilizing too often will also affect its growth.

2. Pruning method

In It needs to be pinched during its growth period to help the plant grow lateral buds better. Extensive pruning is generally required in autumn and is not suitable for winter. When pruning, side branches, crossing branches and diseased branches should be cut off. In addition, hairy stems and yellowing branches and leaves should also be cut off.

2. Pruning method

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