How to propagate banyan trees and what to pay attention to

Banyan tree reproduction method

Common propagation methods for banyan trees include cuttings, layering, and grafting. Its seeds can also be propagated, and its natural reproduction method is also seed propagation. Generally speaking, cuttings are the fastest way to propagate the plant.

Banyan tree breeding time

It is generally better to choose spring to propagate banyan trees, because the temperature in spring is the most suitable time of the year, and spring is the period of vigorous growth of banyan trees, so the survival rate of reproduction is high.

Banyan tree propagation method

Banyan tree cutting propagation

Banyan tree cutting propagation can be carried out from May to September. Cut vigorously growing branches from 1-2 year old mother plants, use the stems as cuttings, cut 8-10 cm of stems from the ground with 3-4 segments, and remove the lower half of the leaves.

Dig furrows on the prepared seedbed with a row spacing of 3 cm, then plant the cuttings in the prepared seedbed, build a shade shed, and water after planting to keep them moist. Later, decide the number and amount of watering based on the weather and humidity.

Banyan tree seed propagation

The fruits are harvested in May every year, crushed into small pieces, washed with clean water and filtered with gauze to remove the latex and peel contained in the fruits. The seeds are then dried and stored, and can be sown in time.

Banyan tree breeding precautions

1. When propagating banyan trees, you need to pay attention to the watering according to the situation. You can water more often during the growing season, generally 1-2 times a day, but you need to pay attention to watering thoroughly and avoid water accumulation. In addition, if the indoor temperature is relatively dry, you need to spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity of the air and ensure the normal growth of the banyan tree.

2. Generally, banyan trees need more fertilizer during the growing period. Apply decomposed cake fertilizer water to them once a month and water them well. This will allow the fertilizer to be absorbed by the banyan tree as soon as possible. During the non-growing period, you can apply less fertilizer or no fertilizer.