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Banyan - 10" Grow bag
Banyan - 10" Grow bag
Banyan - 10" Grow bag
Banyan - 10" Grow bag

Banyan - 10" Grow bag

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  • India's national tree
  • Vast shade-giving canopy
  • Aerial prop roots
  • Extremely long-lived
  • Sacred and ecological value
  • Popular bonsai subject
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The Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is India's national tree, revered for its enormous spreading crown supported by aerial roots that descend and thicken into secondary trunks. Over decades a single tree can shade huge areas, making it a classic village and temple landmark. Glossy leathery leaves and small fig fruits attract birds and bats. Extremely long-lived and tolerant of heat, drought and poor soil, it suits only large open landscapes, parks and avenues. Sacred in Hindu and Buddhist tradition, it offers deep shade and ecological richness but needs ample space far from buildings.

Specifications

Family Moraceae
Native region Indian subcontinent
Mature height 15-25 m
Mature spread 20-60 m or more
Growth rate Moderate to fast
Foliage Evergreen, glossy leathery oval leaves
Flower colour Inconspicuous (enclosed in fig)
Flower season Inconspicuous; figs in summer-monsoon
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun for vigorous growth
Watering Regular when young; drought-tolerant once established
Soil / mix Deep, well-drained loamy soil; tolerates poor soils
Temperature Thrives in 20-40C; frost-sensitive when young
Humidity Adapts to a wide range
Fertilizer Light organic manure yearly; needs little once mature
Pruning Prune to shape and manage aerial roots when young
Repotting Bonsai forms repot every 2-3 years; not a pot plant otherwise
Propagation Air-layering, cuttings and seed
Pests & problems Generally hardy; occasional scale or fig wasp activity
Toxicity / safety Milky latex can irritate skin; not for ingestion
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Planted for deep shade in parks, temples and large avenues, and trained as a prized bonsai. Also valued ecologically as a keystone tree feeding birds and bats.

Growing tips

Plant only in large open ground away from drains, walls and foundations, as roots are invasive. Water deeply for the first two summers, then it survives on monsoon rain across most of India.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water a young Banyan?
Water deeply twice a week for the first two years; once established it tolerates drought and needs water only in extreme dry spells.
How much sunlight does it need?
Full, direct sun all day gives the strongest growth and densest canopy.
Is the Banyan safe for pets?
The milky latex can irritate skin and digestive tracts, so keep pets from chewing leaves or bark.
Can I grow a Banyan in a pot?
Only as a bonsai; as a landscape tree it needs deep open ground because of its huge spreading root system.
How do I propagate it?
Use air-layering or hardwood cuttings during the warm monsoon months, or sow fresh fig seed.
Why are the leaves turning yellow?
Usual causes are waterlogging, sudden cold, or transplant shock; improve drainage and avoid overwatering.
Does it flower?
Its flowers are tiny and hidden inside the fig; you mainly see small reddish figs in summer and monsoon.
Is it suitable indoors?
No, it is a massive outdoor tree; only dwarf bonsai versions can sit in bright indoor spots temporarily.
Is the Banyan toxic?
The latex is mildly irritant and not edible, but the tree poses no serious poisoning risk in the garden.
What fertilizer suits it?
A yearly dose of well-rotted manure or compost in spring is enough; mature trees rarely need feeding.

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