Cultivation methods and precautions of Juniper

1. Watering

Juniper is very tolerant of drought, but is very afraid of waterlogging, so it should not be too wet when watering. There is no need to water if it is not dry. It must be watered when the soil is dry, and no need to water if it is wet. In seasons with more rain, you must be careful not to have too much water in the pot. When the temperature is particularly high in summer, you should water it in the morning and evening. Just keep the soil in the pot moist. You should also spray water on the leaves frequently, which can make the leaves greener.

2. Fertilization

Do not apply too much fertilizer to the juniper bonsai, as this will cause it to grow too tall and eventually affect the shape of the entire tree, making it particularly unsightly. Generally, it is enough to apply a little thin fertilizer 2 to 3 times from March to May each year, and then apply it 1 to 2 times in autumn. This will keep the leaves very green and dense, and make it grow stronger.

3. Proper repotting

Because it grows relatively slowly, you can repot it every 3 to 4 years, usually during the rainy season. Because it prefers moist and well-drained soil, you can remove some of the old roots when repotting, replace half of the old soil, and add some fertile and loose sandy culture soil. If it is a large tree, its old roots need to be removed before transplanting. It is best to keep the crown in its original position for a long time. It is usually best to do so at the end of autumn or just after spring. The survival rate will be very low if the temperature is too high.

4. Proper pruning

When the plant goes dormant in winter, we can appropriately cut off some sick, poorly grown, insect-infested or too dense branches, so that new branches can grow better next year.