Juniper Bonsai Care
There is a large variety of bonsai trees that you can select from but an extremely popular type is the Juniper. Possibly one of the reasons for its popularity is that you have the choice of growing the tree either inside or outside. It is a low growing bonsai with lush greenery.
To ensure a healthy, happy juniper bonsai for many years a few important rules must be followed. Don’t worry, though as Juniper Bonsai care is quite easy. The Juniper species love a lot of bright sunlight,4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight in a day is good for them.They are not one of those plants which flourish in semi shade.The best age of a tree for getting it is between three to seven years of age. The local garden center people will give you this information. If your tree is being bought by a mail order service or online ,it is very important that the company delivers it overnight, so the tree remains healthy and in good shape.
There is the option of buying a young juniper tree so that you can prune and train the tree yourself. The older ones will have been pruned and trained for years. Whether you choose young or old it is personal choice. Training a young tree will need years of patience to get your tree to the desired style you want. Don’t forget juniper trees need lots of water as well as sun.
If you provide proper juniper bonsai care you will find over the years it grows into a magnificent work of art. This variety of tree grows with outstanding beauty remaining green throughout the year. Placing the tree in a humidity tray will always ensure the tree has the right levels of humidity important for healthy growth.
As an example, the Green Mound Chinese Juniper is a type of tree from Japan. This specific tree develops best in a 5 zone in full sun to semi-shade. Be sure to use liquid fertilizer and feed the tree on a monthly basis. To ensure optimal results, use liquid food and you’ll produce a happy healthy thriving tree.
Re-potting juniper bonsai is usually done once the plant has been in the same spot for somewhere between two and three years. If you are considering re-potting your juniper tree, keep in mind that the best time to do so is in the early spring. All you need to do is extract the juniper tree and its root ball from its pot. If this tree is wired, you can easily clip and remove the wire.
The next step is to treat the root ball. You have to take off about one half inch bulk from the sides as well as the bottom. You may use sharp knife or scissors. Then replant the tree in a new pot with dry soil and put it in a shaded area. After about four weeks you start feeding the plant with liquids.
Juniper bonsai care following these simple steps is easy to do. Pruning the tree is best done in late spring and early summer months. When new growth is about one inch using your fingers and thumb pinch back to about one half inch. A slight tug will often do the job. This process should be done as and when necessary until around mid-September. Remember all the different juniper type trees need their own individual attention.
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