I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO PRESERVE CUT BANYAN LEAF FOR 3 WEEKS TIME ONCE I PLUCK THE LEAF FROM THE TREE. Thanks For Your Valuabl

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e time in answering my query. I need to use the Banyan Tree Leaves for Spiritual purpose hence want to know if I ca preserve the cut banyan leaf for 3 weeks from the time I cut it from the Tree, & also what are the ways by which I can preserve:- Like keeping the cut leaf in water, etc.. Thanks..

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Answer 1

You can try keeping it in water, in refrigeration, but that is a long time to try and preserve fresh, living material.

Drying it may prove a better method. This is best done with wax paper between book pages, and weight.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fogen/pressing-autumn-leaves.htm