Can banyan tree branches be cut alive?

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1. Whether it can be inserted into the work

2. Cutting method

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Banyan branch cuttings are a propagation method with a high survival rate. Cut branches of appropriate length as cuttings, retain the upper leaves, and soak the lower parts in water. Once a white tumor-like substance appears at the bottom, it can be planted into the soil. Then place it in a cool place and water it properly, and then repot it for cultivation after new shoots grow.

1. Whether it can be inserted into the work

1. Whether it can be inserted into the living room

The branches of the banyan tree can be used It can be inserted live, and the survival rate is extremely high, which can reach 95%. Branch cuttings are also the main way to propagate banyan trees, and the method is relatively simple and does not have strict environmental requirements.

2. Cutting method

1. Cutting time: The best time for cutting is generally early May. However, the banyan tree itself has strong vitality, so the time only needs to be in spring, summer and autumn. After slow growth in winter, cuttings are not suitable for survival.

2. Branch selection: Choose strong annual branches for cuttings . The length is between 5 and 15 cm, containing more than 3 bud nodes and more than one pair of leaves.

3. Cutting processing: When cutting cuttings, first remove the leaves at the bottom. This will prevent the leaves in the soil from rotting and affecting the growth. After that, you can insert the branches into the plain sandy soil. Place them in a cool place and spray water 1-2 times a day to keep the air with a certain humidity. If there is no particularly clean sandy soil, you can soak it in water first and wait until white organic matter grows on the bottom before potting it.

4. Pot maintenance: grow new seedlings on the branches Then you can put it into the basin. The potting soil needs to be loose and breathable, and river sand or cinders can be used as culture soil. If you have the ability, you can also find leaf mold soil, and configure the culture soil according to the ratio of garden soil, leaf mold soil and sand in a ratio of 2:2:1. At the same time, add a little moss on top of the soil, which in addition to decoration can also play a role in drainage and ventilation.

2. Cutting method

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