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Hi,
you have a nice little juniper there. The yellowing could be one of a few things. Low in Nitrogen is one. Keeping it indoors is another. Please I dont mean to sound like I am preaching, I also learned by making this mistake. I burn piled my first bonsai Juniper by keeping it in the house. Then I learned, I cant do that.
I didnt know Keeping it in the bathroom or any room of the house is a sure fire way to expedite death upon it. Junipers also require a period of dormancy in the winter. (as do all bonsai, even the tropicals. However the tropical care is a bit different in the dormancy area.)
I would get that juniper of yours acclimated to an outdoor position as soon as you can. Then find a book, or search the internet for FAQ care on the species. Good luck. I hope I didnt come off as preachy.
Paul

ps if there are any glued rocks on that soil, remove those as well. They hinder watering, and dont let the soil "breath". It is just a way to keep the tree in the pot, for the quick sell.

14-Jul-2002	#2
pdbbonsai Paul Berish Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: north shore of Lake Superior Country: Minnesota USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,197	Hi, you have a nice little juniper there. The yellowing could be one of a few things. Low in Nitrogen is one. Keeping it indoors is another. Please I dont mean to sound like I am preaching, I also learned by making this mistake. I burn piled my first bonsai Juniper by keeping it in the house. Then I learned, I cant do that. I didnt know Keeping it in the bathroom or any room of the house is a sure fire way to expedite death upon it. Junipers also require a period of dormancy in the winter. (as do all bonsai, even the tropicals. However the tropical care is a bit different in the dormancy area.) I would get that juniper of yours acclimated to an outdoor position as soon as you can. Then find a book, or search the internet for FAQ care on the species. Good luck. I hope I didnt come off as preachy. Paul ps if there are any glued rocks on that soil, remove those as well. They hinder watering, and dont let the soil "breath". It is just a way to keep the tree in the pot, for the quick sell. __________________ It is essential to experience all the times and moods of one good place. (Thomas Merton) BonsaiTalk is one good place. (me)