I'm not to sure on whats going on

xsxcx

I've got two Japanese Junipers, one is i would say one is possibly 10 or 11 years old. the other maybe 9 years. the 9 year old tree, i rescued from my job, (i sell these trees by the way) its very very dry and a pale green color and my other is starting to get dry spots, i read that the dry spots are a sign of mites, but im not so sure. is it worth trying to save the 9 year old tree or is it a lost cause?

p.s: im usually good with taking care of these trees, i just dont know to much about them.

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PatArizona

XSXCX...

How about a picture or two?

By th way (XSXCX), are you hiding from us?

Pat

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xsxcx

this is the 9 year old tree
http://i32.tinypic.com/33xd6pk.jpg

this is the other tree
http://i28.tinypic.com/2lwvmeo.jpg


I know there are in a shaggy state i guess you should say, i havent pruned them in quite some time.

AndyWilson

Where are they being kept?
How often are they being watered?
What is the substance on the soil?

xsxcx

I keep them inside at night because of the temp drop. but during the day, i take them out. the both get watered every two to three weeks. i fertilize them like im supposed to.

As far as the substance of the soil, all i know is it is a free flow soil, i think thats what its called.

xsxcx

I men't to say two to three times a week, whoops

PatArizona

G'day xsxcx...

You said "...I keep them inside at night...".

Junipers are OUTDOOR plants...as in 24/7.

But thay's just for starters...there's a lot more to learn about them.

Pat

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BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain.
THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.

xsxcx

Ah that makes alot of sense then, i didnt want the cold to kill them off, i'd just hate that, thanks for your help though im sure thats what wrong with them then, just lack of sun and fresh air. or i hope so..

PatArizona

G'day xsxcx...

Are those rocks GLUED on? If yes...that's bad...very bad! Get rid of the rocks...as soon as possible.

Fill in the void with something like pea sized lava rock or pumice, or pea gravel.

As to watering...water your bonsai from overhead, and water each bonsai when it needs water. And water thoroughly every time.

And, of course, there is more...much more.

Pat

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BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain.
THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.