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16-Dec-2006
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Dec-2006
Location: florida
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what should i do with my bonsai
hey everybody, im kind of new at this. I'm 19 and since i was a kid i've always like bonsai trees..... So when i was at the mall lastnight looking for a gift for my boss i thought i should get me one also when i saw bonsai trees so i got a 3yr old juniper so now im wanting to go all out on this but i dont know what to do i have some basic knowledge
Heres a pictures of what mine looks like sorry i dont have the actual pictures someone broke into my house a few weeks ago and part of their endiring needs of my belongings was my diggy.... If i can get some professional advice on this i would highly appreciate it.... mines different but the picture does some justice for what mine looks like just a little smaller so any ideas or suggestions would be highly appreciated along with where to buy the best but cheap tools, if possible  Thank you.....-Ryan  |
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16-Dec-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: May-2006
Location: Sydney
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Hi Mal
The absolute first step in bonsai, is to learn how to care for trees so that they live and thrive. Water them when they need it, and not on some schedule. When the soils starts to dry out then water it. Bonsai do not like to have constantly we soil as it can cause root rot and other problems, and if the soil drys out completely the tree will die. Do a search here about watering and you will get some great advice on when, and how depending on where you live. Bonsai Need to live outdoors and in full sun ( there are some exceptions, but not Junipers). they can come inside for a couple of days for viewing, but should live outside. If you live in extreme cold area then you have to take precautions to protect them, and again search the site for tips if this applies to you. In florida you should have no problems with cold. Once you can keep the tree alive, then you can learn how to Trim and maintain it. With Junipers this consists of mainly pinching the foliage to promote back growth and to keep the foliage pads small and compact. Enjoy the journey you have just started Ken
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17-Dec-2006
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Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert
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USDA Zone: 11
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Ken is so right. You live in Florida, so your juniper should be fine outside all year around. Just because it's little and cute, doesn't mean it can live in the house. It's dignity and ego say that it's a TREE.
 Keep it happy until spring, and then you can do some pinching. In the meantime, as Ken says, learn to water and care for it. These little junipers are just the beginning... you're going to have a bunch of trees before you know it. Joanie
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17-Dec-2006
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Dec-2006
Location: florida
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as far as temperature goes i wanted to clear this up.... it gets around 50 sometimes lower but not very often is that ok for it to be outside or no
and thanks for all the advice you have given me your a big help-Ryan |
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17-Dec-2006
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Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert
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Junipers are fine with much lower temperatures than 50F. They probably would be better off with lower winter temps, actually. Someone will come on tomorrow and tell you more accurately what they need. The most important thing is that junipers need rain, wind, sunshine, and the general climate of outdoors.
My auntie just brought over a little juniper like yours, that a friend gave her to "revive". It's dead, dead, crispy dead. It's hard to imagine a deader plant. The cheap nasty soil that it is in, is powdery dry dust, an environment that no roots could possibly live in. It never stood a chance.... a couple of weeks inside of this friend's house, in a "nice sunny windowsill", and the poor little thing stepped over the wall of the boundary between Tree and No Longer Tree. The point is that it doesn't take long for anything to succumb to the wrong environment. So take your time and really find out what keeps your little tree happy. Wait for new growth, probably in the spring. Watch for new shoots before doing too much to it. Concentrate instead on providing it with the essentials, and don't over-baby it either. Moderation in all things. Good luck! Joanie
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