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Peepal Tree (Ficus religiosa): How to Plant and Care for It in Jaipur

Ficus religiosa

The peepal, or sacred fig, is a long-lived shade tree that feeds birds and bats and is revered across India. Here is how to plant it in Jaipur, care for it in its first three years, and why it needs plenty of space.

  • Published on October 6, 2026
  • GreenEye Team
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Planting methods

SaplingPrimary method

Spacing: 12-15 m from other large trees; at least 15 m from buildings and pipes · Depth: Pit 60x60x60 cm (90-100 cm where there is a kankar layer); plant at nursery soil level

Planting steps, drawn: Sapling

  1. Dig a pit

    Pit ⁦60 cm⁩

  2. Mix compost into the dug-out soil

  3. Set the plant at its nursery soil level

  4. Firm the soil and shape a watering basin

  5. Water it well

Cutting

Spacing: As above · Depth: Large 8-10 ft cuttings set deep and well watered; small cuttings root poorly (about 10-12%)

Planting steps, drawn: Cutting

  1. Take a healthy cutting

  2. Plant it in a moist rooting mix

  3. Keep it moist until roots form

  4. Transplant the rooted cutting

Air layering

Spacing: As above · Depth: Nursery technique; 80-90% rooting of layered twigs reported

Planting steps, drawn: Air layering

  1. Remove a ring of bark on a branch

  2. Wrap the ring in moist moss and cover it

  3. Wait until roots fill the moss

  4. Cut below the roots and plant it

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