How to water the banyan tree

Key points for watering banyan trees

The banyan tree is a plant of the genus Ficus in the Moraceae family. When watering the banyan tree, the principle of "watering when dry and watering when wet" should be adopted. Do not water frequently, and make sure to water thoroughly when you do. It is more appropriate to water in the morning and evening in summer. It is cold in winter, so it is best to water in the warm noon.

How to judge whether the banyan tree should be watered

Observe the soil of the banyan tree. If you see that the soil has turned white, it means the soil is dry and you can start watering it.

How often should you water your banyan tree?

The frequency of watering the banyan tree needs to be adjusted according to the season. Water it once a day in spring, twice a day in summer, once every 1-2 days in autumn, and once every 3-10 days in winter.

Should you water the banyan tree thoroughly?

When watering the banyan tree, keep the soil moist when dry and water it thoroughly. You can wait until the soil becomes dry before watering again. When watering, water it thoroughly and do not just water half of the ground.

The correct way to water a banyan tree

The correct way to water a banyan tree is to water its roots. You can also spray water on the leaves. Generally, the two are combined, spraying first and then watering. You can wait until the soil becomes dry before watering, and make sure to water thoroughly.

What water should be used to water the banyan tree?

It is best to water the banyan tree with bean cake water containing between 0.2% and 0.4%. Pond water suitable for the growth of banyan trees can also greatly promote the growth of banyan trees.

Banyan tree watering amount

The growth of banyan trees slows down in winter, so you can reduce the number of waterings to once a week. If the room is dry, you can spray water on the leaves when there is sunshine, or use a humidifier to create a microclimate that is conducive to growth.

Banyan tree watering precautions

1. Give different amounts of water to banyan trees in different seasons. In spring and winter, you can water the banyan tree less, once a day or once every two or three days, but remember not to affect the growth of the banyan tree. In summer and autumn, you can water it more, especially in summer, and spray water around the plant and on its branches and leaves every day.

2. Do not water the banyan tree immediately after repotting. You can water it after half a day, and water it thoroughly at one time. However, if the roots of the plant are injured, you will need to wait 1-2 days before watering again.

3. If the newly planted banyan tree is moist, do not water it. If it is dry, you need to water it, and make sure to water it thoroughly.