Banyan Seedlings & Aerial Roots

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Banyan Seedlings & Aerial Roots

Post by Knnn » Sat Jul 08, 2006 6:20 pm

Noticed a couple of my Banyan Seedlings, ( Ficus bengalensis), are starting to form aerial roots at their bases.

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These also take on a nice coloration in full sun..

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Post by Knnn » Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:18 pm

Seems to be sprouting them pretty well now, I think this one is going to stand up and try to get away :lol:

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Post by Knnn » Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:58 pm

Here's another one that's starting to spread out,

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Post by Kansas » Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:29 am

Steve, when do these start to shoot aerial roots???
Since I moved this to my greenhouse, it has grown about 9" off the main branch and a LOT LOT LOT of "'s off the off set branches. But not aerial roots.
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Post by Knnn » Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:47 am

Wes,

Looking good! Heat and humidity seems to be the trigger for aerial root development. As long it is warm, keep the containers almost constantly moist.


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Post by Kansas » Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:59 pm

"keep the containers almost constantly moist."

Maybe thats the key. I only water about once a week. I need to increase the water. HOWEVER, i looked while I was taking the pic, the roots on the bottom have gone APE-$h1T and grown a BUNCH. WOuld now be a good time to repot up a size or should I wait.
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Post by Knnn » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:51 pm

Now would be a good time to transplant, I would go ahead and put it into a 3 to 5 gallon size container.
(you can control the size of these somewhat by what container they are in)

Once they start with the roots, they will start dropping from everywhere. Don't put it too close to other plants, or it will reach out and assimilate them :lol:

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Post by Dean W. » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:24 pm

I like the aerial roots, Steve. You have quite the collecion. :)
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Post by lucky1 » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:26 pm

Dean,
I think Wes and Steve will be able to park their cars under the Banyans this winter. :?
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Post by Dean W. » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:49 pm

I think so, huh? Their a beautiful tree.
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