First, planting

Banyan leaves are leathery, dark green and shiny, evergreen all the year round, with dark brown bark, soft branches and strong whiskers on aerial roots. Some aerial roots hang into the ground, shaped like pillars; Some are drooping and winding, which is quite spectacular. Some roots of seedlings can also form larger tuberous roots with different shapes, which can be fully utilized when making bonsai.

Planting banyan trees is usually carried out from April to May. Because banyan trees have strong adaptability, potted plants with light purple sand can be used to show the beauty of various roots.

The basin should be rectangular or rectangular. Before planting, cut off the damaged root system, cut short the useless long roots and side branches, water them in the shade after planting, and transfer them to normal management after restoring vitality. Banyan trees are often made into straight, inclined, curved and cliff-shaped bonsai. The roots can be washed and exposed to the ground and attached to rocks, and combined with pruning to become stone-attached bonsai. The root system is grotesque, and it can be made into a potted plant to show the gesture of hanging roots and showing claws. The shape of branches should pay attention to the change of dwarfing, and seek curves from straightness. Because the leaves are large, they are not suitable for processing into clouds, and are generally processed into natural shapes with certain levels.

In addition, because the branches are soft and tough, they can be bent and braided at will. I have seen branches bent into shapes such as "blessing" and "longevity" and various patterns, which are also very unique and impressive. Banyan trees are native to tropical areas.

Banyan bonsai should be placed in a sunny, well-ventilated, warm and humid environment. Water often during the growing season, but no water can be accumulated in the basin. In summer, proper shading should be done, and water should be sprayed on the ground and leaves to cool down and increase air humidity. Apply 1 times of dilute liquid fertilizer to the decomposed oil cake every month, and avoid too much fertilizer and water, otherwise the branches and leaves will grow white and spoil the beautiful tree appearance.

Banyan trees are resistant to pruning, strong in germination and fast in growth. In addition to pruning in early spring, new branches and long branches should be shortened or cut off according to the modeling requirements in normal maintenance to maintain the beauty of the tree. There are often thrips on banyan trees, which make the branches and leaves curly and brown. It needs to be cleaned and burned in time and sprayed with chemicals for prevention. Banyan bonsai should be moved indoors in late autumn and early winter, and the room temperature should be kept at about l0℃. According to the age and growth of the banyan tree, you can turn the pot 1 time in 2 ~ 3 years or 3 ~ 4 years.

Second, pruning:

Banyan trees have strong germination ability and can be pruned all year round. Generally, branches are thinned in early spring, and unnecessary cross branches, overlapping branches, opposite branches, dead branches and diseased branches are cut off. You can always cut off the long branches to keep the trees beautiful.

Turning pots: banyan bonsai should not turn pots frequently to avoid root rot. Generally, the pots should be turned once every 3-4 years, preferably in April-May at the end of spring (autumn and winter are generally not suitable for turning pots), and at the same time, some permanent soil should be removed and old roots and rotten roots should be cut off.

Pest control: Pests and diseases of banyan trees are relatively rare and occasionally destroyed by scale insects. If found, it should be brushed manually with a brush.

Pruning banyan trees should be carried out by special personnel. Pruning long branches, combined branches, weak branches and cross branches will make the whole tree feel layered.