However, the Chinese juniper bonsai location should not be too shady, otherwise individual branches will become long. Partial shade around lunchtime is well tolerated. Juniperus chinensis tolerates heat well, likes high temperatures and occasional air dryness is tolerated by the Chinese juniper. With sufficient watering a sunny summer location is very conducive to the healthy development of a juniper bonsai.
It is important that the bonsai substrate is well permeable to water and air otherwise it will cause root damage. A slight drying of the earth between watering seems to be beneficial. Juniper bonsai tolerates short periods of dryness well, but should be watered well. The Chinese juniper responds to much nitrogen with the formation of prickly needles instead of dandruff foliage. Finished juniper bonsai should not be given too much nitrogen. Fertilization of this bonsai tree species can also be done with liquid fertilizer by pouring it at regular intervals.Īfter that fertilisation is significantly reduced. In the growing season from April to September every 14 days with mineral or organic bonsai fertilizer (for example Biogold, Hanagokoro) in solid form, which are incorporated into the substrate surface. Many junipers are sensitive if they are repotted at the wrong time or too drastically Repotting: You should be very careful when repotting.Overwintering: Junipers are extremely hardy outdoor bonsai and can even be hibernated outdoors under certain conditions.
In midsummer they can withstand temporary dryness quite well Irrigation: Juniper trees grow best when watered evenly.With high nitrogen levels, some junipers species form prickly leaves Fertilisation: Junipers are supplied with organic bonsai fertilizers during the growing season.As a result, the maintenance effort is low.Įspecially the Chinese juniper varieties Shimpaku and Itoigawa are often cared for as a bonsai tree and are often offered in the bonsai trade. This bonsai tree species well suited for dead wood designs and look very nice with their fine needle pads.
Juniper Bonsai are characterized by a great hardiness and longevity.
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