How To Care For Juniper Bonsai ( 2019 ) A JUNIPER CRASH COURSE

[@BonsaiEn]

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[@essamabedy8578]

Can I ask question please, I have 2 years old juniper and it's in the pot and it's getting tall and thin , can I prune it from the top to get strong trunk and makes new foliage?

[@essamabedy8578]

By the way I live in North Africa on the Mediterranean sea and summer is average hot and humid

[@hazeieris4478]

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[@squidtentacles9585]

Thank you

[@toluwanimibankole2345]

Thx 👍🏼

[@boola1d351]

Thanks

[@matthewfonseca3328]

BROOO YOU THE BEST LOL

[@abrahamlincoln8913]

My hero

[@PlatinumYouthRhymes]

wish i found this vid 8 weeks ago

[@jeovannyg77]

@Tuna Rollo the juniper shows symptoms of dying 8 weeks afterwards

[@cranker11]

Heartbroken I bought my first one today and it’s got browning on its low branches

[@PlatinumYouthRhymes]

@@cranker11 its possible that its just in winter dormancy. Give it a while with proper watering and light. Junipers are pretty resilient.

[@shaggyspade2468]

Same

[@MikeHunt-lz2hq]

@@cranker11 is it still alive ?

[@EMATREMA]

Have watched countless of bonsai videos you are one of the best because you actually explain the whys which they help understanding the reason why we are doing certain things. Also you are able to do that by keeping it simple! Very good!! Keep standing out by keeping this approach. Thank you

[@BonsaiEn]

Thank you for your feedback :) my main goal when starting the channel was to try and make things a little easier to digest as there is a lot of information. I find that equipping people with the knowledge of why helps them apply the techniques better then just showing it and not explaining it.

[@freddylong2292]

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[@Cryptochinodotsol]

@@BonsaiEn with the broken branch if you don't have wire on it already can you use grafting film and if it's alright with you the link to this Channel and all of the beginner Bonsai online group

[@Cryptochinodotsol]

@@BonsaiEn what is your take on humidity trays

[@ericnicholson4471]

"The longer we let this run, the thicker are branches will become" Mans a bloody poet.

[@katyb2793]

😂

[@jasonvero]

Ive never had a true bonsai, just those crappy little glued in ones you can find at Walmart. But I was given a true juniper bonsai for Christmas, and I had no idea how particular their care was. I'm dedicated to not letting this gift go to waste, and your video helped me IMMENSELY! Thank you!

[@BonsaiEn]

SOMETHING I FORGOT TO MENTION IN THE VIDEO : When i was talking about wire i mentioned about putting the wire on the opposite direction from its last application to create a sense of age. What i forgot to mention at this point was this is done a season or 2 apart to allow the original scarring to heal over properly, if you do this in the same season you will kill the tree as you will cut of the flow with an X in the the trunk. This is something that needs to be done with alot of caution. ive successfully done it on a few of my junipers now but wouldn't recommend anyone try it until they fully understand how to achieve it safely.

[@tynelson5502]

Where do you recommend getting one? It’ll be my first bonsai

[@BonsaiEn]

I'd suggest doing a quick Google search for a Bonsai Nursery in your area. You will get a better quality tree.

[@tynelson5502]

Idk if we have any around here

[@BonsaiEn]

Maybe try Facebook market place and see if anyone is selling anything nice.

[@tynelson5502]

Bonsai-En how small or how old of a tree should I start with?

[@BackGardenBonsai]

Lots of great info. Especially about the watering. People really struggle with that for some reason.

[@peyton4936]

I got my first juniper today! I’m glad I watched this when I did, thank you!

[@BonsaiEn]

Welcome to the world of bonsai!

[@pedromureno4043]

I went from knowing nothing about my new bonsai tree to knowing where to start. Thank you so much for the video!!

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

I love the accent, I've watched this video over and over not only to learn about bonsai but to appreciate the interesting way you speak.

[@emoairsofter423]

Very interesting hearing someone else has noticed the one month seasonal delay thats been happening, also when it's someone on the direct opposite side of the planet. Wonderful information, hoping my tree isn't too far gone!

[@emsxoxo9383]

15 minutes in and I feel like an expert on bonsai trees. Amazing job explaining everything!!! Thanks!!

[@fishmut]

Like anything in life , you learn from years of experience with all the ups and downs that come with it. Then you become the expert , 15 minutes, I doubt it very much lol.

[@sirimewanranjithganepola1367]

Hi , I like this video because you explain things going back to basic scientific facts. Not many bonsai experts will talk about gravity columns or aerobic and anaerobic soil mixtures. As a person who has spent the last forty years looking after sick humans, you talk my language. Thanks. I will be watching you more often.

[@noname-oo1il]

I like his style because his bonsai is look natural and not over worked on the tree. And he has full knowledge if juniper!!!

[@BonsaiEn]

Thanks for watching

[@gracemehalick9120]

I just want to thank you for being so down to earth and making this a little easier on a newbie here. I am really enjoying the journey which is the whole point in doing bonsai. But if I can help a tree survive my journey along the way so much the better for the tree and for my pocket. 😆 Have a great day!

[@TrianaFan]

This is a first class lecture you've given here. I've just buy today my first Blue Point Juniper and I'm really very grateful to you on the way you explained everything with so much detail. Keep up the great job buddy.

[@artistchristos]

So glad you are an Australian bonsai expert! Just in time for me to gain knowledge before I touch the plants I just bought. I may have to leave them for a year first. Mine are not bonsai yet but I chose five which have excellent possibility. Thank you!

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Probably THE best bsic info vid for bonsai I've ever come across. The info was spot on, and gives beginners, ( and intermediates) great, true info on Junipers. Great work. I've been trying ( with disasterous results ) for almost 2 decades to learn, several species of trees that I have, and my collection is basically, an illustration of mistakes, from year to year, including this year. I am just now finding your channel, ( wish I had earlier ) and have, indeed, picked up some good info. My biggest issues are usually, timing for processes like heavy pruning, light trimming in different species, and styling decisions for present and future. I have Trident maples, several types of Junipers, ( my 2 young Shimpaku are awful, my Hinoki is VERY small pre-bonsai, so not styled yet ) and 2 Chinese elms, several type of Japanese maples, etc...all testimonials of my past mistakes...LOL.. Thanks for the vid, I'll be checking more of your channel out as well.

[@slimey37]

Great video mate, not many people want to give out this info, been growing for a few years now n you just cleared up the problems I've had with my more mature junipers, thanks

[@BonsaiEn]

Im glad to hear you have taken something away from this video, Im always happy to share anything i have learnt along the way and i try to highlight the struggles i faced.

[@zac5636]

So good to hear about caring for bonsai in the Australian climate. Much needed info for us Aussies, so thankyou!

[@richs4878]

Excellent, well-organized, relevant and perfectly presented lecture. Conversational without being too wordy and very educational without being boring. Subscribed! Thank you.

[@BonsaiEn]

We are glad you enjoyed the content, we have some great stuff on the way so your subscription will be well worth it! Thank you

[@stefanymogas4677]

i got a bonsai 2 weeks ago :) so i’m excited for mine to grow

[@BonsaiEn]

Welcome to the world of Bonsai!

[@jaredalexander3403]

8 weeks ago? Is it still alive?

[@stefanymogas4677]

@@jaredalexander3403 it turned brown a few weeks ago :(

[@jaredalexander3403]

@@stefanymogas4677 lmaoo

[@MikeHunt-lz2hq]

@@stefanymogas4677 oh no what happened. Root rot ?

[@monicahinojos1282]

Sooo... I watched about 15 to 20 videos about bonsai trees and none of them give me as much information as this video... how in the hell does this video not have more views???? This just saved me 3 more hours of searching 😩 😫.. I'm a beginner and all the other videos got me thinking 🤔 I need to return this thing... its way too complicated, and all the tools I'm gonna need its just too much.. but this video got me exited about the tree and how to take care of it...

[@BonsaiEn]

That's what we like to hear! The best tool for Bonsai is knowledge and if we can help people acquire that then we will! If you follow our Facebook pages you'll see when we release our Master Class Series courses which will go 10x deeper then this but still be chewable. We have devised courses that are full of information, teach in a way that equips you with knowledge to make your own decisions rather then how to instructions and will be cheaper then a tool set and get better results!

[@monicahinojos1282]

@@BonsaiEn thank you so much, looking forward to the course 😊

[@amhung]

Thank you very much! You, sir, are an excellent professor. You shared clearly the most pertinent knowledge you have reaped by means of your many years of hands-on experience. I really appreciate this video.

[@frewjitsu_funk83]

This is the most well explained and concise explanation on caring for Jupiners that ive seen. So helpful. Thank you!

[@thecurmudgeon5241]

Thank you so much. I'm new to bonsai and therefore somewhat confused about all of the points you've covered in this video. I'm much less confused now! My poor junipers thank you. I very much appreciate your bullet point style presentation. It allowed me to take notes in a way that makes sense, unlike most other videos. Really excellent job.

[@BonsaiEn]

That's awesome to hear mate! I'm glad we could help you understand your junipers a little more, and hopefully now you can acheive what you have in mind for them.

[@BradPlaysEverything]

Got a new juniper think I know what I need to know but stumbled across this and thank you so much for such an in depth 'crash course'!!! This is unbelievably helpful and you have a new subscriber for sure - thank you great work mate!!

[@timothywrighton8902]

Thank you for a clear concise presentation! Learned many new things about a juniper bonsai!!!!

[@s.costas9859]

This video was very informative and helpful for me as a beginner. I live in New York in the Hudson Valley. I recently plucked 2 young junipers straight from the woods. They are young enough that I can shape them to how I want as they grow, and old enough that they have an established trunk, (one is about 2 feet, the other around 2 3/4 feet tall), and it's a smaller investment in case I mess something up. I also plucked some very young maples. Their seeds have germinated all over the place this season (Spring 2022), so they are very young. Same deal, I can experiment with them without spending a whole lot of money, plus I know where they came from. Wish me luck!

[@hylah16]

So you keep them outside in the New York winters? I just got one as a gift and I live in Ohio. Pretty cold winters here as well.

[@dongcana4078]

Finally I got a very good education how to take care of juniper. Thank you very much sir.

[@heidiandmarkmyers578]

Thank you! Great video! It covered so much information and explained WHY you do what you do, and how it influences the plant's future health and look. Thank you for keeping it simple!!

[@pamelahart6170]

Very informative!!! Would love to know your recipe for training soil!!

[@BonsaiEn]

The soil we use here for development is corse river sand with 20 - 30 % fly ash and pine bark. But that is just what works In our environment and what's available to us. The less corse the soil is the better for development, the more corse the soil is the better it is for refinement.

[@abrahamlincoln8913]

Great explanations. I watch allot of other people, but no one took the time to explain the why we do things. I was just copying them. Now I understand why.

[@BonsaiEn]

Thats great to hear, you now have the proper tools to make the right decisions!

[@dawnplaisance6106]

Thank you for an excellent video. This is the most comprehensive, informative and easy to follow video of the many I have viewed on KZbin. You presentation was right on target for what I needed to understand when and how to care for and prune my 2 year old juniper bonsai. Keep up the good work.

[@fezave]

Congratulations on your work, I learned a lot from this video. What fertilizer do you use every six months?

[@BonsaiEn]

If your just starting out you can use any 6 month slow release pellet that is available to you. As you get a little more advanced and try to get the tree to do exactly what you want it too then you will need to be a little more picky about what you use and when you use it.

[@DonnaF.]

I’m learning so much from you. I love your style of teaching. How you explain and give rationale for what you do. I just recently started reading and watching everything bonsai. I’m fascinated by this art. My first project is a blue star juniper. Keep up the good work. New subscriber!

[@acools07]

Thanks for mentioning the gravity column!

[@jasonmiskowiec4100]

Thank you for explaining this so well! I'm starting my first Bonsai soon, I'm so grateful to have this as a resource.

[@BonsaiEn]

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[@annas7892]

What a great informative video - understanding the whys makes me actually remember all the details without getting lost. I’m glad I’m watching it now as I just got a mini pre-bonsai of a Japanese juniper that I’ll try and make a mame forest/landscape out of

[@MrHomeduck]

This was sooooo helpful!! I learned a few really interesting things about how junipers grow. I'm new to the hobby 😅 The most interesting piece of info was probably how the mixture of the soil affects how thick your roots grow. Very interesting! loved the video!

[@reasontakethewheel]

Most helpful and well explained bonsai video I've watched! THANK YOU!

[@markl4287]

My brother was heavily into bonsai. It always interested me & I recently was gifted a juniper. Great info here thz

[@jackgambardella9032]

I only recently subscribed but already I’ve gained an incredible amount of bonsai knowledge. Your explanations of what you’re doing and WHY are very understandable. I look forward to much more. Thank you!

[@BonsaiEn]

Thanks Jack, its good to hear the lessons are resonating with people and helping them with their bonsai practise.

[@LadDox_]

@@BonsaiEn best tutorial ive come across. You are a great teacher

[@SeanMarsh]

Absolutely invaluable information for us new to junipers! Thanks for such a detailed deep dive, mate!

[@BonsaiEn]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rickyray2794]

I have mine on a window sill in Florida (indoors) and it is doing great

[@valerieee3p]

North facing window?

[@jailerofjustice]

I got my juniper bonsai a week, from some random shop. The bonsai looks small and the trunk is not quite develop, but the overall health is good. So I got curious and decided to repot it because I wanna develop the trunk. When I analyze it’s root, the root system is not really good, it did not even cover half or at least close to half of its pot. I immediately knew the guy sold me an under develop cutting. So now I repotted it using “developing” pots with air holes and draining at the base. I soiled it using high Nitrogen content and medium P and K content. I hope it grows well, if it does I will probably stop growth and reduce nitrogen content when winter comes. It is an indoor juniper bonsai I’m refining. This video just tells me I’m in the right track of developing it. Thank you.

[@BonsaiEn]

The only thing I can correct is there is no such thing as an indoor juniper.

[@jjjjermie]

thank you!!! very thorough explanation. i was contemplating cutting my newly bought juniper but now ill leave it to flourish and grow to thicken up even if it might not be my desired shape atm. maybe repotting it into a larger training pot

[@lifethroughoptics]

Great video!! Thank you for all the advice. I just bought my first bonsai yesterday and I've got a lot to learn

[@cliffordgoodrich3773]

Thank you for making and posting this video. I found it highly informative. Can you apply this same information to all species of juniper? Would there be a difference with California juniper, for example?

[@knz9701]

I just bought my first bonsai from Lowes... I really enjoyed watching your video and learning the different techniques that worked. Ty for being open & giving different options. 😊 Awesome video!! I wish I knew 2 buy from the nursery first... 🤪🤪

[@isitsustainable]

Thank you for your great work! So many videos about bonsais out there, but yours is the most detailed one and explains things so well! I have a question and I would be very thankful if you can answer. I have a 10yo bonsai and it's a third year i am owning it. It was growing just fine on my patio (i lived in foggy parts of San Francisco), but since i moved into the apartment without patio, my bobsai is not doing well anymore. My dilemma is should I give it away before it dies? Or is there any hope for this bonsai to survive on the windowsill (south-west window) and the window is open most of the time, so it can get some straight sunlight. The tree is getting brown brunches close to base. We are misting it and watering, but i am not sure if it gets enough of what it needs.

[@thearmedgardener]

Five minutes and already loving it. Stellar video

[@tonystewart4113]

I just started my Juniper bonsai collection and you are so on point! I also inherited a colossus Juniper that was outgrowing its pot. I went ahead and repotted in a pot that went according to the size of the Juniper. It started growing a bit wild prior to me repotting, though it was growing wild in its own natural design, but I have to admit, that it complements the natural design of this beautiful juniper. I did trim and cleaned it up a bit and I started wire training it slowly. I would like some advice on certain designs that I had in mind, just don’t have the proper guidance… can you assist me?

[@BonsaiEn]

Hi Tony, it sounds like a Coaching call is just what you need! Check out the info at the link here www.bonsai-en.com.au/book-online

[@dennismccolley1380]

I watched a lot of videos that's the most informative one I've ever seen you talked about things I had no clue

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Huh, I've had mine inside on my windowsill since I got it a couple years ago. I rotate it every couple days so both sides get sun. I also have a sun room, that I move it to sometimes, and it gets cooler in the Winter but without the blizzards. The wind and blizzards would likely destroy my little tree I would think. (Maybe 8" tall) We got over 2 feet of snow a couple times this Winter and the wind blow the siding off my garage. Maybe it'll go dormant in my sun room. Hmm.

[@georgeburchett5798]

Ok first thank you for the video. Very well thought out and executed. I am brand new to this hobby. Everyone seems to agree that potting soil is out. No matter the pot or size of the tree. But I have to ask why is the small trees from the large lumber stores and greenhouses and other places, always come in potting soil and doing very well? It seems to me that at least a mix of potting soil might help to accumulate the tree during repotting, or the shock of first pruning. But really these pine trees grow fine in regular soil, so what makes shaping into a bonsi cause them to not be able to use miracle grow soil and fertilizer for that matter? Thank you!

[@MDMARaver]

Absolutely awesome summary! Thanks for the video! It's a great help. ☺️

[@LindaAzif]

Excellent teacher. The best bonsai explanation i have seen.

[@chall7927]

Better than any beginner guide I’ve found, much appreciated

[@BonsaiEn]

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[@danielbeaumont-thomas6923]

Took the plunge and bought my first Juniper with intention of creating a Bonsai tree... this video is AWESOME!! I can now confidently start without trepidation. Will be referring back to this again and again. YOUR presentation is easily the best on this here interweb. Cheers

[@BonsaiEn]

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[@spudgun3014]

super helpful, will probably watch this 3 or 4 times. Thanks

[@samuelcolon8342]

If your keeping outside, how does watering work if it rains or snows.

[@Cryptochinodotsol]

I have watched a lot of bonsai videos this is by far the most informative

[@kharkovbelly]

Woooow, thank you sooooo very much!... You video is literary the best and the most informative I've ever seen! So-so-so useful!... I'm a starter, even befor that, learning theory, everyone show how to cut and shape, but so little information how to actually take care of the plant! Thank you very much for this great video!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@donknotts5625]

I water the foliage often, im in south Florida and my shimpaku and purcumbins are thriving.

[@BonsaiEn]

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[@arnoldmmbb]

Very nice informative video! Thanks

[@danclarke6698]

I wish I would've seen this vid before I committed 14:40 on my first bonsai! Great content, subscribed!!

[@r6Lucky]

Best juniper advice I’ve watched and read. Instant subscriber! -Thank you from California

[@BonsaiEn]

Thank you! I hope our future content is helpful as well

[@SEXiiL4TiN4L0veee]

Sameeeee thank you!

[@zigzaggsting]

Great knowledge thanks for the information 👍

[@FranksPercussion]

This video was tremendously helpful! I just received a juniper bonsai as an early Christmas present. It was in a pot with no drainage so I repotted using the same soil into a draining pot of the same size. Should I put this tree outside right away? It will be mostly in the mid 30s here over the next few weeks and winter goes down to the mid/low 20s farenheit. I don’t want to shock the plant but it seems like I should let it go dormant… please lmk what you think

[@BonsaiEn]

With a small juniper like that i would keep it in a protected location during the colder months, in a garage or unheated basement etc etc. while its dormant it isn't really photosynthesising anyway. i would how ever get it back outside asap as soon as the weather permits. once the temperatures started getting above say 32f id have it back outside. i say 32f as i don't know the plants health or anything so that's a very safe limit even though junipers can be outside i lower temps then that.

[@aysinduarte]

Thank your for your simple clear advice. Glad to have found your channel.

[@martial_matt]

Very helpful video. I purchased my first Bonsai and I'm a bit apprehensive about it but I have been a farmer so I'm hoping my green thumb will work with this.

[@Kwood10]

Thanks for this video very thorough & informative.

[@kasoncoulter5755]

Wow only 7k likes!? This is an AWESOME intro video. Thank you very much for saving the life of thousands of trees lol.

[@TedBackus]

i have a nice juniper sitting on a coffee table in my living room. it has been in there for years, its beautiful, healthy, and growing nicely. its between 2 windows, but i have a small UV lamp grow light, its nothing serious, just a tiny one off amazon. the juniper looks great though, the only issue ive encountered is it had spider mites a few years back, i rinsed it, and they have been gone since.

[@keltecdan]

Do you ever put it outside? I heard that you should keep it outside during winter time so that it goes dormant.

[@windmillritual]

First of all, love this video. Very informative compared to the other videos I've watched about juniper bonsai. I have a couple of questions regarding my bonsai. 1. In this video, you mentioned leaving them outside in the winter. I live in Minnesota, where winters can get brutal (32 at the high, and -40 at the low). Should I still consider leaving them outside? I did buy a grow lamp online and have been trying to keep them alive since the hard temperature drop. 2. I noticed the color changing. Not turning brown, but fading to more of a grey/green. Is that a sign that they might be dry? Or maybe its possibly too late and I've made a mistake? The ends seem to be more brittle as well. I hope its not too late, but if it is, I'd like to know what I can do better next time. Thank you for reading this comment and I hope to hear from you.

[@BonsaiEn]

Hey mate, thanks for watching. I'm not sure if I mentioned in the video as its been a while since I've seen it but junipers can generally handle down to about -6c. After that I'd keep it in an un heated garage. You don't want it in the house as it will be too warm and the juniper will think it is spring and begin to come out of dormancy too early. As for the colour junipers do change colour during the winter, they generally go a blue green colour. If the tips are dry and brittle it may have already died. Keep and eye on it. In winter you won't need to water ever day so try to let it dry out a bit between watering.

[@windmillritual]

@@BonsaiEn Thank you so much for the fast reply. I will take your advice and thanks again I really appreciate it.

[@jeffwatts4264]

can i ask what time of year is best for repotting from development pots to bonsai pots , im in uk so , what season , is what i mean by that , is there also any special rule about root pruning and bare rooting before potting , and thanks for another great video

[@jotocs3]

very very informative. i like how you are straightforward i giving the information as mr Herons Bonsai hehehe. thank you very much

[@BonsaiEn]

You are very welcome

[@az_growss]

Very informative! What if they're a lot smaller..should they still be outside? Here in Arizona it reaches to triple digits

[@felipebezerra682]

Such an useful video! Congrats! My question is does it matter to water the juniper before or after they get direct sun? I’m afraid if I water it before the water might get hot and burn the roots

[@pochobailey]

Saved on my real favourite videos to watch multiple times! Very well explained. Thanks and greetings from Barcelona

[@BonsaiEn]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@caitlynhcko4]

Hi I got a juniper bonsai just before Christmas, and I have noticed some of the branches have turned brown but from the inside out. Is it too late to save it? It is a very young tree, and it is my first one so I am trying to figure out the problem and eliminate it if it isn’t too late. The majority of the branches are still a darker greet, and you see the occasional brown leaves towards the base of the branches.

[@BonsaiEn]

Hi, if the brown is closer to the base of the branch and not at the tip it is likely that growth isn't getting enough sun. Most likely being shaded out by the growth on top. Usually junipers go brown from the tips in when they are un healthy.

[@cranker11]

Bonsai-En thank you was heartbroken have the same thing happening but I only got it today

[@cranker11]

Hopefully I can save it with what I’ve learnt here

[@edgarmejia7877]

@@BonsaiEn this is the stuff you recommended trimming correct? Bc mine is looking like that rn. Just got it and I’m scared lol

[@drwho7597]

Great video.. I got a bonsai for Xmas this year and instantly loved it but I know nothing about it. I have watched many videos and this one by far is the best diy video out there thanks again mate 👍

[@caredudz]

Incredible advice! I learned so much, thank you :)

[@howiehowie-tt1pk]

Thank you sir your program was excellent, so informative

[@charlesgable5500]

Hey man I really want to thank you and appreciate the time and effort that you put into this video very informative and I check it out from time to time to make sure that I am doing the correct things needed for my Bonsai's to be healthy and thriving. Keep it up bro

[@drakejame5109]

You think I can but my juniper close to a window? Will it still be the same ?

[@rajgill7576]

I got mines like the size of a grapefruit, can I bonsai a tiny tree or should I grow it out for a few months first? Probably a yearling tree

[@Regularcap]

Can I put a timed grow lamp on mine and keep it indoors on my desk?

[@markluma98]

Dude, excellent info about general care, but could you tell me how to gauge just by feeling the top soil of the Bonsai, if it needs watering ! I don't want to over water my plant and that's my biggest fear but I also don't wan't it to die of thirst !

[@BonsaiEn]

Hi Mark, first thing you should check is to make sure your pot is draining properly, this is usually the biggest factor that causes them to die of too much water. When you do a few passes with the water and it is well soaked through watch the bottom of the pot and make sure the water is at least dripping out at a fair pace, our Bonsai here drain like a tap. If your watering and it's not draining and the surface of the soil begins to float this indicates poor drainage and the tree will become water logged. If your drainage is good the frequency will depend on the season / pot size as mentioned in the video. In spring the plants take up more water the usual and in summer the soil dries quicker, in winter water every few days will usually suffice depending on what kind of winter you have. But to check the soil it self check the first inch, if it is dry re water. Try to water either in the morning or afternoon, if watering at night the water will sit in the pot all night as it won't dry. I hope this helps a little.

[@markluma98]

@@BonsaiEn thank you so much for such a prompt and precise reply ! That's what I was looking for.....a lil tip in gauging the soil dryness by feeling the top soil with fingers ! Thanks dude and keep up the awesome work ! I'll keep following your channel for more videos !

[@RefayetAhmed]

Hi. I have a juniper procumbens nana aged 3 years. I have noticed it has been 4/5 months the new growth of the juniper is turning pale green. Recently it is white ish pale green on outside buds but inside it's green. There are lots of dead needles inside. It hasn't been repotted for 2 years. it still has lots of foliage but bit less compare to last year. What should I do? When is the best time to repot.

[@jessepolvinen5596]

this was absolutely the most helpful video. everything i have been having trouble was mentioned in detail. thank you :)

[@BonsaiEn]

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[@michelleallen9201]

Thanks dude, awesome video. Just got my first bonsai and I got a lot of great info from you. I'm a lot less daunted and much more keen to learn now!

[@Zeevee1776]

Live near the equator and your video has helped a ton...thanks man!

[@Sigmagrind]

Wait so I should keep it outside during winter in the garage if I live in canada

[@BonsaiEn]

Hi J, that is correct, it sounds like you might benefit from our super affordable Ebook on juniper care, it explains juniper positioning during both the warmer months and cold months. www.bonsai-en.com.au/juniper-care-guide-ebook

[@smokymctokey1785]

Good stuff. I learned a bunch from this video thank you. Big fan of your videos and podcasts.

[@jasonderose9334]

I just received the Juniper plant and I'm curious on if I can keep it in a screened in back porch I'm in Southwest Florida will the Sun come up and still give it nutrients

[@ijr5472]

could u put a tiny bonsai like right in front of a window because i live in texas and it’s very sunny and hot and it might die if it’s outside in the summer when it’s 100°

[@BonsaiEn]

In our Australian summer we reach 107f constantly. I've never had an issue. It's a matter of keeping up with the watering. All our junipers here in the nursery that are on display are also in an inorganic soil mix which dries even faster then regular soil and we still haven't had one die.

[@Phillyczek]

Well, I had my juniper outside, following the advice here. One night at 23F and its dead. Idk about the leaving outside at frost down to 15F

[@BonsaiEn]

Junipers are a Himalayan Species and can tolerate low temperatures, They grow in areas that are high in elevation and are exposed to lots of snow and frost. As noted if you are worried you can store them in an un heated garage or green house during winter but usually its not the cold that kills them.

[@rizano7066]

This video is tremendously helpful, thank you.