How to grow banyan bonsai? Things to pay attention to when growing banyan bonsai

In recent years, banyan bonsai has been very popular in the flower market. It is desolate and simple and has high ornamental value. However, many people cannot take good care of the banyan bonsai after buying it home. Is this because they don’t know what to pay attention to during the cultivation of banyan bonsai? They also don’t know how to take good care of banyan bonsai? Today, the editor will share its cultivation method with everyone, so that everyone can easily take good care of the banyan bonsai at home.

How to grow banyan bonsai

1. Water and fertilizer

People know that water and fertilizer are two important conditions when growing banyan bonsai, but they cannot be watered and fertilized without limit during the cultivation period, otherwise the banyan bonsai will not grow normally. Banyan bonsai in the growth period should be watered once a week and fertilized once every 20 days. Water thoroughly when watering, and apply thin liquid fertilizer or long-acting compound fertilizer when fertilizing.

2. Sunlight and soil

Sunlight and soil are also two important conditions for people to grow banyan bonsai. They should be placed in an environment with sufficient sunlight and normal ventilation. If there is insufficient sunlight, it will grow slowly and the leaves will turn yellow. When growing banyan bonsai, you should also repot it once a year. When repotting, you should replace all the nutrient soil and apply enough base fertilizer. The time for repotting should be chosen in early spring every year.

Things to note when growing banyan bonsai

1. Pruning

When growing banyan trees, bonsai-style pruning is something people need to pay special attention to. There are certain methods and techniques for pruning this kind of plant. You cannot blindly cut its branches, especially in the first year after planting. It is best not to prune too much. After its branches grow out and become woody in the second year, you can prune it according to your wishes. You can cut off all the long and diseased branches and prune it into the shape you like.

2. Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases are also areas that people need to pay special attention to when growing banyan bonsai. If you find that your banyan bonsai has fallen leaves or yellow leaves, you should check whether its roots are damaged. If the root system is damaged, you need to replace new nutrient soil. In addition, banyan bonsai will also have pests such as red spiders and aphids when growing. You must spray pesticides in time, otherwise the pests will multiply in large numbers and cause a lot of damage to the leaves of the banyan bonsai.