Growing bonsai trees is an ancient art that is becoming
increasingly more popular. Research shows that plants
benefit our mood and attitude. Introducing bonsai plants
into your life will bring these benefits along with reduced
stress levels and enhanced the ascetics of your home
environment. Because juniper bonsai trees are easy to grow,
they make great plants for beginners. Anyone can grow a
bonsai tree if they properly care for it. The following
information will help make your bonsai experience a
positive one.
There are over 50 species of evergreen juniper trees. The
needles range in color from dark green to blue. The juniper
increases in beauty as it grows and is a great addition to
any landscape. The juniper is an outdoor plant. Fresh air
and sunlight are essential to its growth and health.
Although it should not be exposed to extreme freezing
temperatures, it is a hardy plant, withstanding the
coldness of winter and thriving in most climates. Still, it
should not be exposed to extreme freezing temperatures and
should be brought inside during sub-zero temperatures.
Indoors, it should not be placed near heating vents or left
without sun exposure. In winter, an unheated, sunny,
enclosed porch is an appropriate place for a juniper. If
left inside indefinitely, a juniper will lose its healthy
appearance and eventually die.
Plenty of fresh air and sun are the first elements to
caring for your bonsai. Soil and fertilizer are other
important components. Buy soil specifically formulated for
bonsai trees. These mixtures contain less fertilizer than
the average potting soil, which is designed to encourage
maximum growth. The fertilizer should have a high nitrogen
content. Fertilize your bonsai every other week during the
growing season, spring until autumn. If your bonsai looks
unhealthy do not add more fertilizer, which is a common
mistake with beginners. Rather, an unhealthy bonsai is
usually due to over-watering. Re-pot your bonsai every two
years until the plant is 10 years old. After it is
re-potted do not expose it to wind or direct sun for 1-2
months.
The next important element for a healthy tree is water. The
saying, "if some is good, more is better" cannot be applied
in reference to watering your bonsai. Beginners have the
tendency to over-water their bonsai plants. Over-watering
causes Bonsai roots to rot. You should water your bonsai
when the soil is nearly dry--but not completely dried out.
The soil should be dry about a half inch to an inch deep.
It should appear dry on top, but when you check the soil
underneath with a toothpick or your finger, you can still
feel moisture. In most conditions you will water every two
to three days, but could be as little as once a week or as
often as every day, depending on your climate. When it
needs watering place it in a container of water or your
sink for about 5-10 minutes to saturate the roots. Then let
it drain. You can also top water. If top watering your
bonsai, water, and then wait a few minutes, and water
again. You will repeat this until your bonsai has received
enough water.The juniper can also be misted every couple of
days to keep dust off the needles and help in keeping
humidity.
Plenty of fresh air, rich soil, and the right amount water
are the first items to consider when growing a juniper
bonsai tree. The basics are usually the most important in
any skill or trade. If you can control and regulate the
basics, you will be well on your way to growing a healthy
bonsai plant. Those elements combined with your care and
attention will produce a beautiful plant that will help
your mood, attitude and stress levels for many years to
come.
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Fran Black works in marketing at Bonsai Garden
http://www.bonsai-garden.com and Pilates Shop
http://www.pilates-shop.net leading portals for bonsai
gardening and natural exercise.
increasingly more popular. Research shows that plants
benefit our mood and attitude. Introducing bonsai plants
into your life will bring these benefits along with reduced
stress levels and enhanced the ascetics of your home
environment. Because juniper bonsai trees are easy to grow,
they make great plants for beginners. Anyone can grow a
bonsai tree if they properly care for it. The following
information will help make your bonsai experience a
positive one.
There are over 50 species of evergreen juniper trees. The
needles range in color from dark green to blue. The juniper
increases in beauty as it grows and is a great addition to
any landscape. The juniper is an outdoor plant. Fresh air
and sunlight are essential to its growth and health.
Although it should not be exposed to extreme freezing
temperatures, it is a hardy plant, withstanding the
coldness of winter and thriving in most climates. Still, it
should not be exposed to extreme freezing temperatures and
should be brought inside during sub-zero temperatures.
Indoors, it should not be placed near heating vents or left
without sun exposure. In winter, an unheated, sunny,
enclosed porch is an appropriate place for a juniper. If
left inside indefinitely, a juniper will lose its healthy
appearance and eventually die.
Plenty of fresh air and sun are the first elements to
caring for your bonsai. Soil and fertilizer are other
important components. Buy soil specifically formulated for
bonsai trees. These mixtures contain less fertilizer than
the average potting soil, which is designed to encourage
maximum growth. The fertilizer should have a high nitrogen
content. Fertilize your bonsai every other week during the
growing season, spring until autumn. If your bonsai looks
unhealthy do not add more fertilizer, which is a common
mistake with beginners. Rather, an unhealthy bonsai is
usually due to over-watering. Re-pot your bonsai every two
years until the plant is 10 years old. After it is
re-potted do not expose it to wind or direct sun for 1-2
months.
The next important element for a healthy tree is water. The
saying, "if some is good, more is better" cannot be applied
in reference to watering your bonsai. Beginners have the
tendency to over-water their bonsai plants. Over-watering
causes Bonsai roots to rot. You should water your bonsai
when the soil is nearly dry--but not completely dried out.
The soil should be dry about a half inch to an inch deep.
It should appear dry on top, but when you check the soil
underneath with a toothpick or your finger, you can still
feel moisture. In most conditions you will water every two
to three days, but could be as little as once a week or as
often as every day, depending on your climate. When it
needs watering place it in a container of water or your
sink for about 5-10 minutes to saturate the roots. Then let
it drain. You can also top water. If top watering your
bonsai, water, and then wait a few minutes, and water
again. You will repeat this until your bonsai has received
enough water.The juniper can also be misted every couple of
days to keep dust off the needles and help in keeping
humidity.
Plenty of fresh air, rich soil, and the right amount water
are the first items to consider when growing a juniper
bonsai tree. The basics are usually the most important in
any skill or trade. If you can control and regulate the
basics, you will be well on your way to growing a healthy
bonsai plant. Those elements combined with your care and
attention will produce a beautiful plant that will help
your mood, attitude and stress levels for many years to
come.
----------------------------------------------------
Fran Black works in marketing at Bonsai Garden
http://www.bonsai-garden.com and Pilates Shop
http://www.pilates-shop.net leading portals for bonsai
gardening and natural exercise.
