How To Water Juniper Bonsai
Water a tree from above using a watering can with a fine nozzle.
How to water juniper bonsai. Be careful not to watertoo much as the juniperroots don t like soil wetness. Before you water the soil should dry slightly. If the soil feels dry water the tree by placing it into a container of standing fresh water. This will prevent the soil from being washed away.
The american bonsai society recommends letting the soil dry slightly before watering your juniper but cautions against allowing it to dry completely. Allow the plant to rest until the bubbles no longer rise to the top. When the tree does require water though it needs thorough soaking so the entire root system is wetted. As explained previously water when the soil gets slightly dry.
Place the entire potted juniper in the center of the sink. Poke your finger into the soil around your bonsai tree every day pushing it about inch into the soil. Remove the bonsai from the sink and allow it to rest until the water no longer drains from the bottom. Fill a sink with tepid water.
Misting the tree can be done regularly especially after the tree has been repotted because it benefits from air humidity. Be cautious to not disturb the soil surface too much. If you do not have the means or time to let the tree soak you can use a watering can if you know what you are doing. When water begins to puddle on the surface of the soil stop watering and allow it to soak in.
Once it has soaked in you can continue to water. Before you water the soil should dry slightly. To do so keep watering until water runs out of the drainage holes and possibly repeat the process a few minutes later. Continue reading about watering bonsai trees.
Soak the juniper bonsai if you are unsure of the juniper s water requirement. If the soil surface is dry water thoroughly until the excess flows from the pot s drainage holes. How to water bonsai trees. With a watering can water the entire surface of the soil and let it soak in.
Repeat this until you see water dripping from the bottom of the pot. After a few seconds pour in some more to ensure that everything is soaked. How to water you may choose to water the japanese juniper bonsai by placing the tree up to its trunk in a sink or tub of water and letting it soak for five to 10 minutes or until the bubble trail. Misting the tree can be done regularly especially after the tree has been repotted because it benefits from air humidity.