How to cultivate the aerial rooting of banyan tree

In order to adapt to the environment of high rainfall, high temperature and high humidity in the south, and to survive better, the banyan tree has grown air roots, which can assist breathing. For banyan trees, whether potted or exposed, there will be gas rooting, banyan potted air rooting can also improve the appreciation of banyan trees, let's take a look at the cultivation methods of banyan aerial rooting.

The way of aerial rooting and formation of banyan tree

1. Natural formation: many whisker-shaped adventitious roots are often produced on the trunk and lateral branches of the banyan tree, which grow vertically downward, some are suspended, and some are inserted into the soil after reaching the ground to form a wooden pillar, like a tree trunk, which plays a role of support and absorption.

2. Artificial formation: in order to increase the sense of beauty, physical or chemical roots are used to force banyan trees to grow air roots where they need to grow roots.

Preparation for aerial rooting culture of banyan tree

The main results are as follows: 1. Tree species selection: the root-introducing tree species are mainly native plants of the genus Ficus of Moraceae, especially the fine-leaf banyan, alpine banyan, Leizhou banyan and so on.

2. Training time: the banyan tree can be introduced into the root all the year round, but spring is the most suitable, because the temperature in spring gradually increases and Rain Water increases, which is beneficial to plant growth.

3. Air root selection: in order to facilitate safety and construction, air root within 5 meters from the ground is generally selected, and air root is selected sparsely and carefully according to the needs of landscaping or rejuvenation.

The method of aerial Root Culture of Banyan Tree

1. Leaning grafting method: it is similar to the leaning grafting in grafting, but it also has some differences. here, the small banyan tree with more roots is connected to the branches of the banyan tree with more roots. The method is the same as the grafting method. After success, the soil between the pots and roots is removed and the roots of the small banyan tree grow.

2. Half-broken branch method: select the side branch that wants to grow root, cut a knife near the trunk, reach to the xylem, break it gently with your hand, and block the wound with mud. Soon, many lateral roots will grow from the fracture, guiding the lateral roots to grow downward, which can create a single tree into a forest landscape.

3. Binding method: according to the modeling requirements, select the branches that need to grow air roots, wrap them around with iron wire, and tie the wire tightly with pliers to force the sap not to flow, and take wet moss to cover the wound. Soon, milky root buds can be produced from the wound. At this time, use a plastic basin to do a lively sleeve, put wet fine sand, vermiculite or sawdust in the basin. Plant the root in a pot and draw it gradually. After meeting the requirements, remove the looper.