Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:16 pm Post subject: Banyan Tree Dormancy
Do Banyan trees need a dormant period?
I'm not sure about dormancy when the bonsai tree is tropical. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:06 pm Post subject:
I find that leaving that tree out until freezing weather is not a threat (species specifics might warrant a look here) and works great for me. My ficus and schefflera actually got a few 30 degree evenings before they came in; more tender varieties like serissas shouldn't go to the 30's). A month or so of 30 to 40 degree evenings are good for most tropicals and act as a sort of mini-dormancy that I feel makes that first push of growth indoors possible (and sustainable). The tropics do get cooler in the winter; just not as cold. Mimicking those conditions can only benefit your tree...
Scott
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:12 am Post subject: Thanks
Helpful G,
Thanks for the reply. I'll use this info going forward.
-M
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