Culture methods and matters needing attention of weeping-leaf banyan

Morphological characteristics of Ficus pendula

overall characteristics

Large trees, up to 20 m tall, DBH 30-50 cm, canopy broad; bark gray, smooth; branchlets pendulous.

leaf characteristics

Leaves thinly leathery, ovate to ovate-elliptic, 4-8 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, apex shortly acuminate, base rounded or cuneate, entire, primary lateral veins indistinguishable from secondary lateral veins, displayed parallel, reaching near leaf margin, netting into lateral veins, both surfaces smooth glabrous; petiole 1-2 cm long, grooved above; stipules lanceolate, ca. 6 mm. Figs in pairs or solitary leaf axils, base constricted into stipe.

Flower characteristics

globose or oblate, smooth, red to yellow when mature, 8-15 cm in diam., basal bracts inconspicuous; male, gall, female flowers borne together in a fig; male flowers very few, stipitate, tepals 4, broadly ovate, stamens 1, filaments short; gall flowers stipitate, numerous, tepals 5-4, narrowly spatulate, ovary ovoid, smooth, styles lateral; female flowers sessile, tepals short spatulate.

fruit characteristics

Achenes ovate-reniform, shorter than styles, styles sublateral, stigmas dilated. Flowering August-November

Ficus pendula growth environment

Born in Yunnan at an altitude of 500-800 meters in moist mixed wood forest.

High temperature and high humidity

It is an evergreen tree with heat resistance, drought resistance, moisture resistance, wind resistance, shade resistance, pollution resistance, shear resistance and easy transplantation. Positive, like high temperature and humid climate. [2]Ficus pendula likes warm and humid environment, avoid low temperature and dry environment.

Sunlight temperature requirements

The light requirements are not too strict; the suitable temperature for growth and development is 23~32℃, and the cold resistance is strong, and it can withstand short-term low temperature of 0℃. Sun-loving, high-temperature and humid climate, strong adaptability, wind resistance, barren resistance, air pollution resistance, drought resistance.

Soil trimming requirements

The soil requirements are not strict, but must be fertile and well drained. Strength resistant pruning, can do a variety of modeling, easy to transplant live

Distribution of Ficus pendula

Distribution in China

Ficus verticillata produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Fujian Zhangzhou Zhenyuan long-term supply of flowers.

World distribution

Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, northern Australia and so on have distribution.

Ficus pendula propagation method

cuttage method

Cuttage propagation is easy to root, can be carried out in April to June, select the mature branches of strong growth, take the top of the shoots, about 10cm long, remove the lower leaves, leave 2~3 leaves on the upper part, cut the mouth with milk overflow, wash it with warm water or bake it with fire, make it coagulate, and then insert it in the sand bed, keep the temperature at 24-26℃, and need higher air humidity, about a month can root. After rooting, put it in a pot and put it in a cool place. When it grows to 20~30cm, move it to a place with sufficient light or cultivate it outdoors.

high pressure method

It can be carried out in April to August. Select the semi-lignified top branch of the mother plant, leave 3 to 4 leaves at the upper part, cut it in a ring or tongue shape, then wrap it with moss, etc., and bind it with plastic film. It can take root in about 40 days. When it grows to about 30cm, it can be removed for planting or potted.

Flower-leaf Ficus cultivation considerations

(1) Light and temperature. Generally, it should be placed in a bright place, but it should be avoided from direct light.

In particular, varietal mosaic most avoid sunlight exposure. Insufficient sunshine, internode elongation, leaves droop soft, weak growth; in sunlight, mesophyll thickened, rich luster. Although Ficus pendula has some cold tolerance, its winter temperature should not be lower than 5℃, and its suitable temperature for growth is 15-30℃.

(2) Water. During the vigorous growth period, water should be frequently watered to keep it moist, and water should be sprayed frequently to the leaves and surrounding space to promote plant growth and improve leaf luster. Winter pot soil too wet easy to rot roots, must wait for pot dry when watering.

(3) Soil and fertilization. Pot soil can be rich in humus mixed soil, such as compost mixed with the same amount of peat soil, and apply some base fertilizer as base fertilizer. Fertilization in the growing season can be applied once every 2 weeks liquid fertilizer, fertilizer mainly nitrogen, appropriate with some potassium fertilizer. The choice of pots and pans. The size of the pot varies according to the size of the plant. In order to form a good tree posture, each pot can be planted with 3 seedlings. Generally, small potted plants should be replaced once a year in April, and large potted plants can be replaced once every 2-3 years to supplement the nutrients needed for growth.

Medicinal value of Ficus pendula

functional effect

Air root, bark, leaf bud, fruit: clearing away heat and toxic materials, expelling wind, cooling blood, nourishing yin and moistening lung, releasing rash, prolactin.

indications

For rheumatism numbness, epistaxis

How to cultivate Ficus verticillata and precautions

Indoor plants can often be seen in the fig, fig leaves thin leather quality, its aerial roots, bark, leaf buds, fruits can be used for clearing away heat and detoxification, Qufeng, cooling blood and so on. In addition, Ficus can purify the air and act as an ornament. How do you know?

1. The cultivation method of Ficus pendula

1. Selection/replacement of pots: The size of flowerpots is generally determined according to the size of Ficus sinensis seedlings. In order to obtain good plant type, 3 seedlings should be planted in one pot. In order to supplement nutrients, the hanging leaf fig needs to be replaced once every 1~3 years, small potted plants can be replaced once every April, and large ones can be replaced once every 2~3 years. When changing pots in spring, add 1/4 decomposed compost (such as dry pig manure) to the bottom of the pot, and then add new pot soil. It is best to prune at the same time as changing pots to encourage branching.

2. Soil: Ficus pendula should grow in acidic mixed soil with humus. It can be a mixture of compost and peat soil in the same proportion. It can also be mixed with 1/2 garden soil, 1/2 rotten leaf soil and a little coarse sand.

3, temperature: Ficus like high temperature environment, the best growth temperature of 22~30℃, not cold in order to prevent freezing damage, winter stage temperature should not be below 5℃.

4. Light: The fig tree likes light and is generally placed in a place with sunlight, but it cannot accept direct light, especially the flower variety. The mesophyll of Ficus pendula receiving enough sunlight is plump and shiny, while the plant lacking light grows weakly, the internodes elongate and the leaves droop soft.

5, moisture: hanging leaves fig like high humidity environment, avoid dry. During the summer growth period, frequent watering and moisturizing are required, and frequent spraying of water on the leaves and air is required to make the Ficus grow better and increase the luster of the leaves. In winter, to prevent rotten roots, see dry re-watering.

6, fertilization: Ficus in the growth period fertilization should be applied once every 2 weeks liquid fertilizer, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, can be properly combined with a small amount of potassium fertilizer.

7. Diseases and insect pests: Ficus pendula is prone to leaf spot disease and black mold. It can be sprayed with 600~1000 times solution of 50% carbendazim WP or 400~600 times solution of 70% mancozeb WP. In terms of insect pests, Ficus pendula is vulnerable to scale insects and red spiders, which can be controlled by spraying 40% triclosan emulsion 1000~1500 times or 40% omethoate emulsion 1000 times.

2. Precautions for Ficus cultivation

Ficus pendula trees like warm and humid growth environment, avoid planting in low temperature and dry environment; the requirements for light are not strict; the most suitable temperature for growth and development is 23℃-32℃, and the cold resistance of the trees is relatively strong, and it can withstand short periods of low temperature of 0℃. Ficus verticillata trees like light, high temperature and humid climate, strong adaptability. At the same time, the soil requirements are not strict, planting in a fertile and well-drained environment is best.

Ficus verticillata trees should be watered frequently when they enter the vigorous growth period, keep the soil moist, and spray water on the periphery of their leaves, which can effectively promote the growth and development of plants and improve the luster of leaves. Winter watering should be avoided too wet, resulting in rotten roots of plants phenomenon.

Ficus cultivation methods and precautions for everyone introduced, I hope to help you, better cultivate their own home Ficus.

How to raise, how to raise, how to raise and how to pay attention to

Ficus pendula, also known as Ficus tenuifolia, is an evergreen tree of Ficus Moraceae, native to Yunnan, Hainan, Guangdong and other places. Ficus pendula is a very effective air purifier, which can absorb indoor formaldehyde and can be used as indoor decorations. So, let's find out how to raise Ficus pendula together, Ficus pendula cultivation methods and precautions!

How to raise the leaves, the cultivation methods and precautions of the leaves:

1, growth habits: Ficus trees like warm and humid growth environment, avoid planting in a low temperature and dry environment; the requirements for light are not strict; the most suitable temperature for growth and development is 23℃-32℃, the tree's cold resistance is relatively strong, can withstand a short period of 0℃ low temperature. Ficus verticillata trees like light, high temperature and humid climate, strong adaptability. At the same time, the soil requirements are not strict, planting in a fertile and well-drained environment is best.

2. Watering: Ficus trees should be watered frequently when entering the vigorous growth period, keep the soil moist, and spray water on the periphery of their leaves, which can effectively promote the growth and development of plants and improve the glossiness of leaves. Winter watering should be avoided too wet, resulting in rotten roots of plants phenomenon.

3, fertilization: Ficus trees in the growth season fertilization should be every 14 days or so, apply a liquid fertilizer, fertilizer should be mainly nitrogen, and combined with the application of potassium fertilizer. At the same time, for potted plants should be used with humus mixed soil, and apply some base fertilizer crop base fertilizer, can promote the growth of plants, supplement the nutrients needed for growth.

The above is how to raise the hanging leaf fig, the cultivation method and precautions of the hanging leaf fig, the planting personnel should timely water and fertilize according to the growth of the crop, which can effectively promote the growth of the plant.