Banyan

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – banyan, banyan fig and Indian banyan
• Flower -Green
• Edible – part no
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Banyan tree has been traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 25 to 35 degree C
• Water – Newly planted– Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
• Light – Bright light, included three or four hours of direct sunlight daily
• Fertilizer – Spread the fertilizer 1 foot beyond the tree’s drip line and spread it completely around it
• Pruning – Pruning of large branches should be carried out with a saw – a bow or tri-edge folding saw.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Banyan
• Flower colour – Green
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs