What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Banyan Tree?

How to grow Ficus microcarpa

Ficus microcarpa is a tree of the Moraceae family, and is mostly propagated by cuttings or layering. It likes plenty of sunshine, warm and humid climate, and is not cold-resistant. The banyan tree has strong adaptability and likes loose, fertile, well-drained acidic soil. It is suitable for maintenance in a ventilated and lighted place, maintaining a certain air humidity, and the day and night temperature should not exceed 10 degrees.

Watering method

When watering the Ficus microcarpa, you need to water it according to the dryness and wetness of the soil. If the soil is completely dry, you can water it thoroughly once, until water flows out from the bottom of the pot. Do not water halfway. After watering once, wait until the surface soil is dry, then you can water it again. Do not wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering.

Fertilization method

Ficus microcarpa does not like fertilizer and does not have much demand for it. During the growth period, apply more than 10 grains of compound fertilizer at intervals of 30 days. Keep away from the roots when applying fertilizer. You can bury the fertilizer on the edge of the pot and water it immediately after fertilizing.

Pruning methods

When the Ficus microcarpa grows to a certain height, it needs to be pinched to promote the sprouting of axillary buds, grow more branches, and also inhibit the excessive growth of branches. In order to reduce the loss of nutrients, good buds should be retained, unnecessary buds should be removed, and a beautiful tree shape should be created.

Things to note when growing Ficus microcarpa

The Ficus microcarpa does not need to be repotted frequently, otherwise it will cause root damage. It is generally repotted every 3-4 years, preferably in spring from April to May. When repotting, old and rotten roots can be trimmed. Because the plant grows slowly in winter, it should not be pruned in winter. Only the stumps with more vigorous growth can be pruned by leaf picking.