{"product_id":"banyan-10-bag","title":"Banyan - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-60 m or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy leathery oval leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInconspicuous (enclosed in fig)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInconspicuous; figs in summer-monsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for vigorous growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular when young; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, well-drained loamy soil; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives in 20-40C; frost-sensitive when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to a wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight organic manure yearly; needs little once mature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to shape and manage aerial roots when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonsai forms repot every 2-3 years; not a pot plant otherwise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-layering, cuttings and seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional scale or fig wasp activity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilky latex can irritate skin; not for ingestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a young Banyan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply twice a week for the first two years; once established it tolerates drought and needs water only in extreme dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull, direct sun all day gives the strongest growth and densest canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Banyan safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe milky latex can irritate skin and digestive tracts, so keep pets from chewing leaves or bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a Banyan in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly as a bonsai; as a landscape tree it needs deep open ground because of its huge spreading root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse air-layering or hardwood cuttings during the warm monsoon months, or sow fresh fig seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsual causes are waterlogging, sudden cold, or transplant shock; improve drainage and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts flowers are tiny and hidden inside the fig; you mainly see small reddish figs in summer and monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a massive outdoor tree; only dwarf bonsai versions can sit in bright indoor spots temporarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Banyan toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latex is mildly irritant and not edible, but the tree poses no serious poisoning risk in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA yearly dose of well-rotted manure or compost in spring is enough; mature trees rarely need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256060444918,"sku":"PLT-BANYAN-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-banyan-tree-of-magha-nakshatra-leo-or-singh-rashi-plant-4.jpg?v=1783920326","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/banyan-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}