Australian banyan

How to Grow and Care for Australian banyan

Australian banyan · Ficus macrophylla
Also known as: Moreton Bay fig

Thrives in fertile soil, in its native range it is found in subtropical and warm temperate rainforests (minimum temperature 10°C). Rarely grown in gardens due to its size and aggressive root system

Watering: Water when upper compost dries, never keep soggySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Australian banyan

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater when upper compost dries, never keep soggy
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed every few weeks in warm growing season
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Thrives in fertile soil, in its native range it is found in subtropical and warm temperate rainforests (minimum temperature 10°C). Rarely grown in gardens due to its size and aggressive root system

How to Water Australian banyan?

Water when upper compost dries, never keep soggy

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Australian banyan?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Australian banyan?

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What Soil Is Best for Australian banyan?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Australian banyan?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Australian banyan?

Balanced feed every few weeks in warm growing season

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How to Prune Australian banyan?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Australian banyan?

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Australian banyan?

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How to Care for Australian banyan in Winter?

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How to Plant Australian banyan?

Thrives in fertile soil, in its native range it is found in subtropical and warm temperate rainforests (minimum temperature 10°C). Rarely grown in gardens due to its size and aggressive root system

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How to Repot Australian banyan?

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How to Harvest Australian banyan?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and scale insects

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The Toxicity of Australian banyan

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Australian banyan

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ficus macrophylla
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
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FAQs About Australian banyan

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