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Juniper Bonsai Care

by: LeeDobbins
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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.

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's the option of purchasing a young juniper tree so that you can prune and train it yourself. The older trees will have been groomed and trained already. Young or old, it is a personal choice. Training a young tree will require years of patience to get your it to the style you desire. Remember, juniper trees require a great deal of water as well as sun.

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

The Green Mound Chinese Juniper is a type of conifer that comes from Japan. It grows best in a 5 zone in full sun to semi-shade. Liquid food and liquid fertilizer need to be used every month for you tree to flourish.

If your juniper tree is a couple of years old and you want to transplant it, it's an easy process; just wait until early April, clip the wires (if present) and ease the plant and root ball from the planter.

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.

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