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Noticed a couple of my Banyan Seedlings, ( Ficus bengalensis), are starting to form aerial roots at their bases.
These also take on a nice coloration in full sun..
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Posted : 08/07/2006 9:20 pm
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Seems to be sprouting them pretty well now, I think this one is going to stand up and try to get away 😆
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Posted : 18/07/2006 11:18 pm
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Here's another one that's starting to spread out,
Steve
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Posted : 15/07/2008 7:58 pm
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.
Leaves..
Posted : 19/07/2008 12:29 pm
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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.
Steve
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Posted : 20/07/2008 9:47 am
"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.
Posted : 20/07/2008 4:59 pm
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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 😆
Steve
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Posted : 20/07/2008 7:51 pm
I like the aerial roots, Steve. You have quite the collecion. 🙂
Dean
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Posted : 20/07/2008 10:24 pm
Dean,
I think Wes and Steve will be able to park their cars under the Banyans this winter. 😕
Barb
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Posted : 20/07/2008 11:26 pm
I think so, huh? Their a beautiful tree.
Dean
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Posted : 20/07/2008 11:49 pm
