Watering Bonsai Juniper
Water the juniper bonsai deeply and infrequently to promote a strong deep rooting system.
Watering bonsai juniper. Check your bonsai every day by sticking a finger or chopstick into the soil to see how moist it is. In the early morning irrigate the bonsai with a watering can. If your bonsai is receiving full sun it may be necessary to water once a day. How to water your bonsai tree.
If there is a rock in the planting lift it up and feel under it otherwise just stick your finger about a half of an inch to an inch into the soil. That being said it is still a bonsai and does not have much soil to absorb water from. This will prevent the soil from being washed away. As explained previously water when the soil gets slightly dry.
Before you water the soil should dry slightly. How to water bonsai trees. When the tree does require water though it needs thorough soaking so the entire root system is wetted. If the soil surface is dry water thoroughly until the excess flows from the pot s drainage holes.
Continue reading about watering bonsai trees. Use a fine nozzle either on your hose or watering can which provides a gentle shower of water. To do so keep watering until water runs out of the drainage holes and possibly repeat the process a few minutes later. Video demonstrates two methods top watering and bottom watering soaking.
Evaluate each tree s water requirements and adjust your watering schedule to accommodate it. The watering of your bonsai must never be neglected. Feel the soil every day. Mastering basic bonsai techniques.
This schedule may vary with the size pot type of soil and type of bonsai tree you own. 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 stops and. Allow the bonsai to rest and then return it to its primary location. Apply water when the soil appears dry never allow the soil to become completely dry.
Be careful not to water too much as the juniper roots don t like soil wetness. Once it has soaked in you can continue to water. The american bonsai society recommends letting the soil dry slightly before watering your juniper but cautions against allowing it to dry completely. Junipers as with most bonsai like to dry out between waterings.
Water a tree from above using a watering can with a fine nozzle. For more bonsai care tips and. When to water a juniper bonsai juniper are extremely popular because they are more forgiving of a missed watering every now and again. If the soil feels dry water your bonsai.
When water begins to puddle on the surface of the soil stop watering and allow it to soak in.