Banyan tree Bonsai – Plant

Growing Guide for banyan tree:

Soil type:  Well-drained sandy loam soils, add vermicompost for healthy growth

Sunlight: Bright indirect to direct sunlight, Not suitable for dark places. Extreme heat during summers might scorch its leaf.

Watering: While in a smaller size, watering twice a week is favorable. And as the plant grows over 10 meters it balances its water requirement from the ground.

Growing Banyan Tree Indoors:

Growing Ficus Audrey Indoors is in trend nowadays, because of its air purifying nature, thick leaves, and majestic foliage many modern plant enthusiasts love to grow this tree indoors.

similar to Ficus Lyrata, this tree also doesn’t require much care and attention. Place the plant in a location while making sure it receives long periods of indirect to direct sunlight. Water your plant twice a week assuring the soil is evenly moist throughout, A drought period between watering sessions is always preferred.

Spiritual Tree

The Banyan tree got its name as the bodhi tree because it is believed that Gautam Buddha reached enlightenment (bodhi) after meditating beneath one such tree for 49 days. 

This tree is believed to be a symbol of stability, permanence, and security. Some women worship the Banayan tree urging the tree to grant long and healthy life to their husbands.