The correct way to prune a banyan tree

Banyan tree is a bonsai plant that many people like to raise. It has strong growth ability and grows quickly. Failure to prune it will affect the shape of the bonsai. Here is an introduction to the correct method of pruning banyan trees.

1. Pruning time

Banyan bonsai is evergreen and can be pruned at any time. It is best in early spring when the temperature is suitable and the growth rate is fast. It is better to place the banyan tree in a sunny place for a period of time before pruning it, so that the plant can grow lushly and take shape quickly.

2. Number of pruning times

If the banyan tree grows very lush, you can prune it twice a year, but the second pruning should be done after the branches pruned the first time have grown forks and become strong.

3. Pinching and topping

When the banyan tree grows to a certain height, it is necessary to pinch and top it in time. Just cut off the top part. This can control its height and make nutrients more concentrated, so that side branches can sprout better, promote the flat growth of side buds, and cut off the tender shoots on the branches.

4. Pick buds at any time

During the growth process of banyan bonsai, many adventitious buds will grow on the branches. The buds should be picked at any time to avoid the growth of too many branches and affecting the appearance.

5. Trim the leaves

During the new leaf sprouting stage of the banyan bonsai, the leaves need to be pruned, including the old and withered leaves at the bottom and the overgrown branches and leaves on the top, to encourage the branches to sprout again, making the leaves more colorful and more ornamental.

6. Prune branches

During the growth process of banyan bonsai, a large number of new branches will sprout, and the branches will appear messy and overlapping. It is necessary to trim the crossed branches, dead branches and overly dense branches and leaves in time to make the branches grow straight.

7. Repotting and root pruning

The roots of banyan trees grow very fast. If they are not pruned in time, there will be insufficient space for the roots to grow, resulting in weak growth. Therefore, when caring for banyan bonsai, it is necessary to repot it every 1 to 2 years. While repotting, you also need to trim the dead roots, fine roots and rotten roots, and then replant them after pruning.

That’s it