How to change the soil and pot of banyan bonsai

The role and requirements of changing the soil and pot of banyan bonsai

Banyan bonsai is a kind of tree in the Moraceae family. It is evergreen and grows in tropical and subtropical areas. There are three types of varieties: red banyan, yellow banyan and white banyan. There are ginseng banyan, money banyan and Thai banyan. April in spring is a good time to repot banyan bonsai. Generally, it is repotted every other year. It can be done in spring and autumn. In autumn, it is suitable to be repotted from mid-October to mid-November.

Function : After a period of maintenance, the growth of the banyan bonsai is restricted by the pot, which is not conducive to its growth. When repotting, the roots can be properly pruned to benefit the growth of the plant.

Requirements : It is best to repot the banyan bonsai during the rainy season, when the air humidity is high and the temperature is around 25 degrees.

How to change the soil and pot of banyan bonsai

Remove from pot: Remove the banyan bonsai from the pot with a bamboo stick on a sunny day, and be careful not to damage the root system. As for repotting, choose a suitable pot according to the size of the plant.

Prepare the soil: Before repotting the banyan bonsai, prepare dry mud and divide it into three types: coarse, medium and fine. Cover the drainage holes with curved tiles, put coarse soil at the bottom of the pot, put slightly finer soil around the roots of the stump to keep the roots close to the stump to stabilize it, and then water it twice with a watering can.

Maintenance points for banyan bonsai after changing soil

After changing the soil and watering the roots, the banyan bonsai can be moved to a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. For smaller flower pots, cover the surface of the pot with a wet cloth to prevent water evaporation. Follow the time and pay attention to timely ventilation and air exchange.