Juniper Bonsai Dry
Bonsai can dry out quickly because they are planted in coarse soil and in shallow containers.
Juniper bonsai dry. Not every bonsai can be saved from a dying state but with some care and attention your bonsai may have a chance. This results in natural deadwood which is peeled polished and bleached by climatic conditions and is very durable in case of the juniper. Junipers are very suitable for creating deadwood jin and shari. If you forget to water your bonsai until the soil dries out completely the tree s roots dry out and die.
Check the soil frequently. Junipers as with most bonsai like to dry out between waterings. The juniper bonsai is so delicate that anytime it isn t getting what it needs it could begin to die. Whether it is has been neglected or infected a dying bonsai requires immediate attention if you intend on saving it.
The american bonsai society recommends letting the soil dry slightly before watering your juniper but cautions against allowing it to dry completely. If the roots have dried up completely you can t save the tree. Place your finger approximately an inch into the soil. If you see brown branches prune them away quickly so the plant can focus on getting healthy.
If the soil feels dry water your bonsai. This is due to the fact that live veins below a broken or for other reasons dying branch will dry out and die. In some cases you may need to water every day however the frequency of watering depends on the type of tree size of pot type of soil climate conditions and more. Allow the juniper bonsai to dry out between each watering but avoid extended drought periods.
Wilt droop and brittle branches are true signs of an ailing bonsai. Roots need oxygen to function and standing water in the soil will deny the bonsai s roots enough oxygen to stay healthy. Feel the soil every day. The best way to tell if the bonsai needs water is to feel the soil.
Water the juniper if the soil feels moderately dry to completely dry. If the soil surface is dry water thoroughly until the excess flows from the pot s drainage holes.