Why do banyan trees drop leaves?

Improper watering

Banyan trees like a humid environment, and if the soil in the pot is too dry, the leaves will fall off. Of course, the most serious type is those who fish for three days and water the flowers for two days, watering the flowers depending on their mood. This type of people cannot take good care of the banyan tree, and the falling leaves are just a small warning to you.

Solution: In fact, the root system of the banyan tree is very developed. Even if the soil in the pot dries out, it will not cause much damage in a short period of time. If you go too far, it will be hard to say. If the leaves fall off after more than a month without watering, do not water them all at once. Instead, water them gradually, little by little, otherwise it will easily cause poor root growth.

Improper fertilization

Excessive fertilization will cause fertilizer damage, affecting the growth of the plant, causing leaf fall at the very least and death at the worst.

Solution: Fertilize in small amounts and frequently, and avoid using high-concentration chemical fertilizers or uncomposted organic fertilizers. Water the plant in time the next day after fertilizing to dilute the fertilizer in the potting soil. If you apply too much fertilizer, you can water it to allow the excess fertilizer to flow out from the bottom of the pot with the water, and then let the soil in the pot dry.

Insufficient light

The banyan tree needs more nutrients to grow lushly, and an important source of these nutrients is sunlight. When there is insufficient light, the leaves grow poorly and fall off. Of course, in the hot and humid environment of summer, with excessive light, the leaves will fall off.

Solution: Adjust the lighting time according to seasonal changes. The light is stronger in summer, so 50% shade is needed at noon. Normal light is sufficient in other seasons. When the temperature is below 32℃, no shading is required.

Pests and diseases

Common insect pests of banyan trees include scale insects and red spiders, which are more likely to appear in poorly ventilated and dry air environments. They are small in size, cause serious damage, and are difficult to prevent and control.

Solution: Clean the insect body with water and spray mite insecticide. Or you can use laundry detergent or wind oil essence to spray, which is non-toxic and has a good preventive effect. (If your banyan bonsai tree is sick, check out the prevention and treatment methods →_→ Banyan bonsai disease and pest prevention methods )