When cleaning the house, people often cannot access the roof for many months. When you finally go up to the roof after a long break, you might discover that a peepal tree has grown next to a water tank or in a crack in the wall. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. The sudden growth of a peepal plant is a fairly common occurrence and is found in many homes, but it should not be ignored.
Initially, this plant looks small and weak, so people often try to simply pull it out. But if its roots have penetrated between the wall, roof, or bricks, their expansion over time can cause problems. There is a risk that cracks in the wall or roof will become even wider, so it is crucial to remove it the right way, rather than pulling it out by force.
Today, we will tell you about the correct method for removing a peepal plant that has grown near a water tank. With this technique, you won't have to yank it; thanks to this trick, the peepal plant can be easily removed along with its roots.
People often see a peepal growing near a wall or water tank and start pulling it forcefully. If the peepal plant has grown inside a brick or cement wall, do not make the mistake of pulling it straight up. Such an action may remove the upper part of the plant, but the roots will remain inside. Subsequently, the plant may sprout again from the same spot.
To remove the plant, hold its trunk pressed against the wall. Try to keep the grip as close to the roots as possible to ensure a good hold on the plant. After that, instead of yanking the plant sharply, slowly rotate it with light clockwise movements. This way, you are trying to loosen the plant slightly.
If the peepal roots start coming out during slow rotation, carefully extract them. Even if the root does not come out completely, try to remove it as much as possible.
Sometimes a structure resembling a node is visible under the root. When removing the plant, it is also important to remove this part, as leaving it can create a possibility of the plant regrowing.
If the peepal has grown on the roof, near a water tank, or in a wall crack, it is best to remove it while it is small. When it gets big, its roots can spread further and worsen existing cracks.
Note: If the plant has become very large or its roots have penetrated deeply into the wall near the tank/wall, it is better to seek help from a specialist rather than trying to pull it out by force yourself.
