CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to grow a banyan bonsai

1. How to grow banyan bonsai

1. Increase the light. Although potted banyan trees need to be properly shaded and not exposed to the sun during the high temperatures in summer, they cannot be placed in a dark place all the time. They need to be given sufficient light. They must be moved to a sunny place. When the light is enhanced, the leaves will grow lush and green.

2. Replace the potting soil. Because potted banyan trees are different from banyan trees planted in the open air, the use of soil is more important. If the soil is not changed for a long time, the potting soil will become compacted and the soil quality will be very poor. In this way, its roots will become knotted and water will not penetrate, which will affect the absorption of water and nutrients.

The soil for planting potted banyan trees can be leaf mold, with some pond mud, garden soil, and coarse sand added. This kind of soil is very conducive to the growth of the root system of the banyan tree. Only when the root system grows well can the leaves grow more and more lush, which can make the banyan tree grow particularly well.

3. Do not water too much, otherwise the soil in the pot will be wet for a long time and the leaves will fall off easily. Watering should be controlled in winter. However, during the normal growing season, you can spray some water frequently, which can increase the air humidity and prevent the leaves from falling off easily. Place the banyan tree in a well-ventilated place on the balcony windowsill, and the tree will grow better and better.

Banyan bonsai is a symbol of vitality, so maintaining its life and growth is the inevitable goal of maintenance and management. It must be watered, fertilized, pruned, and pest and disease controlled in daily maintenance.

(1) Humidity and water: Improper water can cause great harm to banyan trees. Feel the soil in the pot with your hands and follow the principle of "water when dry and water when wet". Do not water frequently, and make sure to water thoroughly. Excessive watering will cause root rot and cause leaf drop. Banyan trees are difficult to maintain in the north, so families should spray water on the leaves more often to increase the humidity of the air around them.

(2) Temperature: The temperature suitable for the growth of banyan trees should not be too different between day and night (a difference of 10 degrees), otherwise the leaves will fall and the tree will die easily. It should be placed in a well-lit place at ordinary times, and appropriate shade should be provided in summer.

(3) Cultivation soil: Use loose, water-permeable leaf humus soil, usually in the ratio of 2:2:1 garden soil: humus soil: sand. It is best to place moss of the same size as the pot on top of the bonsai, which is not only beautiful, but also has a good effect on drainage and ventilation.

(4) Fertilizer: Banyan trees like fertilizer for growth, but applying fertilizer too often will harm their growth. The amount of fertilizer applied should also vary according to the season.

(5) Diseases and pests: Damage or rot to the root system can also cause leaf fall, but it is difficult to detect because the roots grow in the soil. Root rot is common due to long-term non-repotting or improper fertilizer and watering. It is best to check the roots without damaging them and properly trim dead, weak, and injured roots. Apply growth agent before planting in the pot. In addition, the roots of banyan trees are prone to root rot or root nodule caused by various bacteria and fungi, so proper attention should be paid to spraying pesticides for prevention and control.

The main pests of banyan trees are aphids, red spiders, scale insects, etc. Spray the leaves with 500PPM of omethoate or 1000 times solution of 50% phosphite wettable powder. Using laundry detergent water or 0.1% wind oil water is also very effective.

(6) Pruning and maintenance: During the peak growth season, the plants should be topped and buds removed. A major pruning should be done in autumn, and no pruning should be done thereafter, because the plants grow more slowly in winter and it is not suitable to be pruned in winter. Banyan tree pruning should be done by a professional, and the overgrown branches, overlapping branches, weak branches, and crossed branches should be cut off to create a layered beauty.

Banyan bonsai should generally be placed in a well-ventilated and light-permeable place with a certain amount of humidity. Insufficient sunlight, poor ventilation, and lack of a certain amount of humidity can easily cause the plant to turn yellow and dry, leading to pests and diseases, and even death. Banyan trees are mainly distributed in areas south of southern China, and the main products are produced in Zhangzhou, Fujian. They like acidic soil and are not cold-resistant plants. In the northern region, they generally need to be maintained in a greenhouse in winter.

Less water, more sunshine

2. What should I do if red spiders appear on the potted banyan tree?

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You can use the dimethoate powder or dimethoate liquid bought at the local flower market and mix it with water.

Spray the leaves once every three days for three times in a row (remember to expose the tree to sunlight after spraying) and it will be done. If it cannot be eradicated, spray it a few more times

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3. Banyan tree has red spiders, how to kill them quickly

The only way to deal with this is to spray pesticides. Go to the plant store and check. If they don't have any, you can only buy some from the pesticide store.

4. I live in Dalian. I have a potted banyan tree at home. Recently, I don't know why the leaves have been falling off. It seems that there are some small red spiders on it.

Banyan trees are tropical plants that like humidity and warmth. They need to be watered every three days. They lose their leaves before the Lunar New Year and grow new leaves from April to July. To make the leaves evenly sized, you can pluck some of the larger leaves. I don't know about insects and disease prevention.

5. The leaves of the banyan bonsai fell off, wrinkled, and turned red. Please help. I found red spiders a few days ago. Are there any other problems besides this? ? ? Please help

Go to the flower shop and buy a pack of plant insecticides. Use a spray bottle to spray the leaves and branches of the plants. Spray three times in a row.

6. There are many small white spots on the leaves of the landscape banyan tree. Is it because of spider mites?

It is very likely that there are piercing-sucking pests such as red spiders and leafhoppers.