Banyan Tree, Ficus benghalensis - Plant

Yes, Banyan tree is good for home as per vastu shastra, It is symbol of prosperity and gives positive vibes.

Yes banyan tree produces fruit but commercially it is not used as like fig.

Banyan trees can be grown from softwood cuttings or seeds. To grow banyan tree at home consider the following points.
1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2.Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3.Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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Banyan tree is called Bargad in Hindi.

Yes, Banyan tree can be planted outdoor at home for shade and fresh air.

Yes, The flowers are concealed in the fleshy receptacle commonly known as fig.

Yes, in Indian culture Banyan tree is worshiped as symbol of god Brahma, Yam, Buddha.

Yes, Banyan tree lose their leaves during September and October month.

Preferable location to grow Banyan tree is outdoor. Consider the following points to grow banyan tree outdoor.
1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.
2.Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3.Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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Banyan tree has lots of medicinal uses with long life. Banyan tree also represents the Indian culture of gods like Brahma, Yama, Buddha therefore Banyan tree is called as national tree.

Banyan tree is also a fig and fruits are edible but not commercially used as fruit. Note- Please consult your health care expert before consuming any plant or plant part.

Banyan and peepal tree are different but belongs to same family Moraceae.

To plant tree consider the following points
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

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Yes,Banyan tree grows 30 to 40 feet in 5 years.

No, Banyan and Banana tree are different.

Yes, Banyan tree gives oxygen at night but less as compared to day time with CAM cycle.