How long does it take for a banyan (Ficus) cutting to root? With method illustrated

Banyan bonsai is deeply loved by bonsai enthusiasts for its extremely high ornamental value, and there are also many methods for propagating young plants. Taking cutting propagation alone, there are several ways, such as approach grafting to thicken, combined planting cuttings, multi-branch combined cuttings, and direct old-trunk cuttings. We can choose a method that suits us to carry out cuttings and achieve the goal of propagating young plants.

But recently the editor came across a new method for propagating young banyan plants by cuttings, which is considered simple to operate, very practical, and more importantly, has a relatively high survival rate. If all goes well, it can normally take root in about 4 weeks. Now the editor will share this method with everyone, hoping it will help improve your banyan cutting skills. The illustrations are as follows:

1. First, we need to select a robust growing branch from a mature banyan tree as the cutting.

2. Next, split the end of the cutting that needs to be inserted into the soil into four equal parts, so that the branch portions on the four sides spread slightly outward.

3. Then dip the four split parts in some rooting powder, mainly to promote the sprouting process of the cutting in the soil.

4. Finally, insert the end of the cutting coated with rooting powder vertically into the prepared potting soil. After potting and planting, if all goes well, it will take root and sprout in about 4 weeks.

The core technical point of this method is to split the lower end of the cutting. The purpose of doing this is to shorten the time for the cutting to take shape, so that the main trunk part of the cutting can form taper faster and better. Moreover, this method is simple to operate, convenient and practical, and is also very obvious in improving the survival effect of cuttings. It is not only suitable for propagating banyan cuttings, but also suitable for many tree species. Therefore, in terms of application, it is believed that it will become more and more widespread.