Juniper Bonsai Care Tips
One of the most popular types of bonsai trees is the juniper a firm favorite of many bonsai enthusiasts. However there is a huge selection of different types of trees to choose from all equally beautiful. The juniper is one of the low growing varieties producing lush greenery. This type of tree offers the choice of being able to grow it indoors or outdoors.
Juniper Bonsai care is not difficult. The most important thing is to follow a few simple rules and you should have success with your bonsai. Even though some trees prefer more shade, the juniper does best with a lot of light. It should receive a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight each day. When you are shopping for a tree, you want to select a tree that is between three and seven years old. You can inquire of your local garden center the age of the tree. If you opt to buy through mail order, it is important that the company can ship your tree overnight so that you are more inclined to get a healthy tree.
To get the real thrill of producing a work of beauty it is a better idea to get a young juniper tree and work on it ,shaping and designing as per your artistic sense, by pruning and training it. The older ones have been handled and pruned and trained already for years . However, what to choose is your wish, but a young tree will require a lot of patience, as it will take a lot of time in being trained. Please remember junipers need a lot water as well as sunshine.
Juniper Bonsai care can be easy because it stands up to all types of weather. By placing it a humidity tray it will assure it grows into a true beauty! The key is the proper levels of humidity
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 is not a hard job. The best time for pruning juniper bonsai is the late spring or early summer months. When there is new growth of about one inch you have to squeeze it between the fingers and the thumb, pull it down and pinch it back to about half inch. This is a continuous job for until mid-September; and the process should be for all the types of juniper.
