What kind of juniper is good for bonsai?
The two most popular juniper species for bonsai with scale-like foliage are the Chinese Juniper and the Japanese Shimpaku. The Japanese Shimpaku is actually a variety of Chinese Juniper which was originally found in the mountains of Japan.
Can juniper bonsai trees grow indoors?
Placement: Your bonsai may be grown either indoors or outdoors. Indoors, situate it where it will receive bright light with three or more hours of direct sunlight. If outdoors, place in light shade where it is protected from the wind.
Are juniper bonsai trees toxic?
Bonsai trees can only poison cats if they ingest, or chew, the plant. If you have a toxic bonsai plant in your home, you should keep an eye on it.
What is a humidity tray for bonsai?
The humidity tray is useful for maintaining humidity levels for bonsai requiring more tropical conditions. Tray can also be used to catch overflow after watering. Tray measures 9″L x 6″W x 1″H and arrives with rocks. Humidity tray is made of plastic.
Can you keep a juniper tree small?
Juniper trees and bushes have something called a dead zone. This means that your juniper can never be pruned smaller than the border of its dead zone. If you keep up with pruning and shaping as the tree or shrub grows, you can keep it compact and healthy.
How do you pinch a juniper bonsai?
However; the soft foliage tips of a Juniper can be pinched out. The foliage tips contain a ‘weak point’. By holding the tip of the shoot between the pads of the finger and thumb and gently pulling away, the weak point of the shoot breaks cleanly and the foliage can be removed quickly and simply.
Are Juniperus toxic to cats?
ANSWER: The University of California – Davis list Juniperus (Junipers) in their Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants list as having a minor toxicity (class 2) for pets and children. This rating means ingestion of these plants may cause minor illnesses such as vomiting or diarrhea.
Is bonsai safe for reptiles?
Ideally, you would want to keep your bonsai away from any reptilian pets. Many people find putting a bonsai in the lizard or snake cage looks amazing, and they are right to think that.
Can juniper bonsai handle snow?
It is best to choose a location that is protected from wind and sun, but not rain or snow. A second method which is also common is to place your tree(s) in an unheated garage or shed. Your Bonsai should not remain inside for more than a few days at a time, as the atmosphere is detrimental to the health of your tree.
What kind of juniper is used in bonsai?
This is an extremely popular horticultural species, possibly the commonest ornamental juniper. Juniperus chinensis is used extensively in the art of Bonsai. Photo courtesy of bonsaitonight.com
What kind of tree is the Chinese juniper?
Juniperus chinensis first described in 1767, by Carl Linnaeus (or Carolus Linnæus) (1707–1778), is commonly known as Chinese juniper or as 圆柏, 桧 (Yuan bai) in the Chinese language. This is an extremely popular horticultural species, possibly the commonest ornamental juniper. Juniperus chinensis is used extensively in the art of Bonsai.
What kind of disease does Juniperus chinensis have?
Cedar-apple rust and related rust diseases spend part of their life cycle on junipers. Root rot may occur, particularly in wet, poorly drained soils. Canker may attack bark or main stems. This plant, like other junipers is deer, drought, air pollution, salt, and erosion resistant. More information on Juniperus chinensis.
How often should you fertilize a juniper bonsai?
Yes, you should fertilize your Juniper bonsai; however, you should only do it once a month, if that. Sometimes, especially during the summer months, your juniper will be receiving everything they need from the atmosphere and the soil, so you don’t need to fertilize it as often.