These trees require regular watering and direct sunlight.
Read on for our full care and growing guide.
For this reason, most species of juniper bonsai are best-suited to being grown outdoors year-round.
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Soil
Use a commercially available bonsai soil mix for juniper trees for the best results.
They can be found at most garden centers or plant stores, or online from specialty bonsai retailers.
Water
As with most bonsai, juniper bonsai require regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist.
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However, they cannot tolerate being waterlogged.
Additionally, ensuring that the bonsai has adequate drainage is imperative to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged.
They are hardy, frost-tolerant trees that can withstand temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit without protection.
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Fertilizer
Juniper bonsai appreciate regular feeding during the growing season to promote strong growth.
However, do not fertilize them during the winter months.
Use slow-release organicfertilizeronce a month during the growing season, or a liquid fertilizer every week when watering.
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Types of Juniper for Bonsai
TheJuniperusgenus contains between 50-70 species of trees and low-lying shrubs.
Always leave some foliage on the branches to ensure ongoing growth.
It is best to prune juniper bonsai in the early spring and summer during their active growing period.
For juniper bonsai, avoid heavyroot pruningat the time of repotting to prevent shocking the plant.
To control the pest, periodically blast your plant with strong water.
Insecticides can be used to kill large infestations.
If necessary, fungicides can protect your plant from these issues.
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