Peepal, Sacred Fig, Buddha tree., or whatever?
Question:i have a peepal tree growing at the front and entrance of my house for a couple of years now. How do I transfer the roots and grow it in another place, as I understand the said tree grows into enormous size and damages tiles, bricks and stuff. Is named Sacred Fig, Buddha tree and for reasons unknown anyone who chops it off spends time in hell.Also, my mango tree doesnt bear fruit considering its more than 5 yrs old and three times my height.
Answers:
The Peepal tree (ficus religiosa) is know by several other names ,you are quite right it does grow into a massive tree known for its tenacity & longevity .It is comsidered sacred by both Hindus & Buddists as it is held that the Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree ,hence the name 'religiosa',no doubt the threat of hell would have something to do with this.Moving a grown tree is a formidable proposition ,i would not advise a novice to try it,maybe professioanl help is a better choice.I take it you not only wish to protect your house but at the same time do not wish to risk the chopping & it:s consequenxes,the easiet would be to start a new plant,which are abundantly avaiable in the new proposed site.
The mango tree is a different problem,since it has done well for itself ,judging by height,i would suggest loosening soil around the plant ,as far as the tree canopy extends,applying liberal amounts of farmyard manure,judicious pruning & watering during dry spells,keep your fingers crossed for next season.Consulting your regional horticulture department would be the best guide to necessary fertilisers & micro nutrients.
The Bodhi tree; Peepul can grow huge. Its roots can pose a threat.
It could not have grown much in two years. It is quite hardy and can stand a trunk chop and heavy root pruning.
The chances of one's going to heaven or a warmer place is not dependent on having chopped it. We Hindus, who considers it a holy tree, frequently remove it from various unsuitable locations.
Of course, there are many who firmly believe that all Hindus are anyway destined to a much warmer climate than the tropics most of them are in.
Be that as it may, it is not because of chopping the ficus.
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