1、 Can it be inserted

Banyan branches can be inserted alive, and the survival rate is very high, which can reach 95%. Branch cutting is also the main way of Ficus reproduction, and the method is relatively simple and the requirements for the environment are not harsh

2、 Cutting method

1. Cutting time: cutting time is generally appropriate in early May. However, the banyan tree itself has strong vitality, so the time can be as long as it is in spring, summer and autumn. After growing slowly in winter, cutting is not suitable for survival

2. Branch selection: select annual robust branches for cutting. It is between 5 and 15 cm long and contains more than 3 bud nodes with more than one pair of leaves at the same time

3. Cuttings treatment: cuttings should first remove the leaves at the bottom, so that the leaves in the soil can rot and then affect the growth. After that, you can insert the branches into the plain sandy soil. Pay attention to placing them in a cool place. Spray water 1-2 times a day to keep the air moist. If there is no particularly clean sand, you can soak it in water first, and then pot it after white organic matter grows at the bottom

4. Potting maintenance: after the branches grow new seedlings, they can be potted. Basin soil shall be loose and breathable, and river sand or cinder can be used as culture soil. If you have the ability, you can also find rotten leaf soil and configure the culture soil according to the garden soil, rotten leaf soil and sand 2:2:1. At the same time, add a little moss on the top of the soil, which can also play the role of drainage and ventilation in addition to decoration