Juniper Bonsai Too Dry?
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Juniper Bonsai Rookie, Please HELP!
Comments (8)Lars, This is why you ought to do the research BEFORE you buy ;-) To add to what the others have already said....I would put the tree in the coolest room (above freezing) you can find. Even if it doesn't contribute to the tree's very real dormancy needs, it will compensate to some extent for the hostile conditions the tree is being subjected to. By that I'm not insulting your living conditions- it's just a recognition of the fact that conditions indoors in winter- low light, nonexistant air movement and humidity- create stress for even tropical plants. Long term, a juniper IS NOT going to do well indoors. Some people have succeeded in keeping them alive, but invariably the tree looks unhealthy- largely due to the lack of a dormant period which can only be achieved by exposing it to temperatures below 35-40 degrees F at the MAXIMUM, for at least 6 weeks. (your suspicion is correct- the tree doesn't know what time of year it is) Ten degrees is not too cold, though at that temperature you do need to protect it from wind and, to a lesser degree, sun; both conditions cause the foliage to lose moisture which the frozen root system is unable to replenish. I do agree w/ the others that exposing it to such temps at this stage of the season would be more harm than good. Once the danger of frost has passed, you'll need to get it outdoors (expose it gradually- sudden exposure to full sun after a winter indoors can burn up the foliage)and leave it there until next autumn's temps get around freezing, at which point you need to protect it from wind. You can worry about how to accomplish that when the time comes. BTW, your care sheet advising you to water daily is correct ONLY for trees kept oudoors, in the summer, and potted in a well-draining soil like that mixed specifically for bonsai. Indoors, you won't need to water anywhere near that often. Personally I think that care sheet is just going to mislead you. Les...See MoreJuniper Bonsai Help!!
Comments (1)sorry i probably cant provide the help you need being that im still a beginner and learning and i am also having similar issues with my junipet but one thing i do kno is when you put it outside dobt put it in.direct sunlight especially on hot days like a 100 because it gets sunburned try to give it morning sun rather than afternoob which is usually the hottest and also when you.mist it you should mist and keep in full shade until the water dried that causes it to burn very fast because the water magnifies the sun same reason your.not suppised to water plants or lawn during day usually at night or early morn before sun gets hot hope this helps a little...See Morejuniper Bonsai problem
Comments (1)SC, Moss should be removed until you are in the presentation mode. General care should be concerned with providing good drainage soil and making sure the soil is not too moist all the time. When you water does water come out the bottom hole? Do you use a gritty soil mixture that allows water (and air) to move through the soil quickly? Once in a while a container needs a good flushing to remove salts at accumulate in a container plant. Fertilize infrequently with diluted fertilizer amounts. There are many other comments if more info is provided. JMHO Aloha...See MoreProcumbens Nana juniper bonsai dry brittle
Comments (1)Dry and brittle is certainly not a good sign. If it were mine I would just tell myself "Lesson learned" , toss the plant, wash out the pot, and pick out another Juniper at the local garden center. Looking at info that can be gleaned from bonsai books, blogs, and videos, should give you enough into to start again. Sometimes trees don't make it, and is part of the learning process....See Morekostyantyn
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