How does the banyan tree spread its seeds?

Banyan tree, also known as fine-leaf banyan, evergreen, banyan beard, etc., is a big tree of the genus Banyan of Moraceae. it is very adaptable, likes sufficient sunshine, warm and humid climate, and is not resistant to cold. It can be made into bonsai to decorate the courtyard, bedroom and so on. It can also be used as an ornamental for solitary planting trees. Let's take a look at how the banyan tree spreads its seeds.

How does the banyan tree spread its seeds?

Banyan trees mainly rely on birds to spread seeds. The fruit of the banyan tree is one of the favorite foods of some birds, which usually ripen around September to October. After these birds eat the fruit of the banyan tree, the indigestible seeds travel everywhere with the droppings of the birds, take root and sprout wherever they fall, and the banyan seeds that pass through the stomach and intestines of birds can germinate easily.

Propagation methods of Banyan Tree

1. Seed propagation: although the banyan tree can bear fruit year after year, its seeds are very small, and threshing is also very difficult, so cuttings or strips are often used in production.

2. Cuttage propagation: softwood cuttings are often carried out on the open field seedling bed in the rainy season, and they can take root one after another after 20 days, and the seedlings can be put on the pot after 45 days, and the survival rate is more than 95%.

3. Striping propagation: in order to cultivate large seedlings, the soft characteristics of banyan branches can be used for striping, and it can be cut off from the mother after 2 months to form a larger potted plant.

What kinds of banyan trees are there?

1. Weeping-leaf banyan: weeping-leaf banyan is an evergreen broad-leaved tree with shrub-like potted plants. it is a popular indoor foliage plant at home and abroad.

2. Flowering banyan: it is a cultivated variety of weeping banyan, evergreen shrub, with few branches and erect plant shape, which has high ornamental value.

3. Golden banyan: Golden banyan is a cultivated variety of banyan tree. the leaves are golden, smooth and bright, and the leaves are more beautiful under strong light.

4. Triangular banyan: Ficus triangularis is a common species of the same genus, low shrub, leaf inverted triangular, not cold-resistant, suitable for small potted plants.

5. Figs: figs are common species of the same genus, evergreen trees, with violin-like leaves and strong cold tolerance, which are suitable for indoor pot culture.