Juniper advice

[adictv]

Hi guys.
iv had this one for almost a year now and just after some advice.
can anyone tell me a sort of timeline of what i should be doing through out the seasons in sydney ie. summer prune, winter repot. things like that?
also can anyone or everyone give me their thoughts on this little fella and or ideas on where to go and how to go about it?
Thanks all

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[Jason]

Hey mate,

Whilst this isn't the BEST guideline, it does give you a rough idea of when you can do certain things

https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... hould_I%3F

Is good for a rough guide

[shibui]

That wiki advice is good.

Just a few points to add for juniper specifically:
Junipers are usually fingertip pinched whenever new growth gets longer than you want - mostly spring and summer. You can cut with scissors but the tips will turn brown for a couple of weeks (does no harm but can look a bit bad until the cut leaves drop and new shoots start)

Fertilise every 2-3 weeks through spring and summer - any plant fertiliser can be used. I like to alternate between several different types to ensure the plant gets the full range of nutrients.

Prune (larger cuts) whenever you get brave enough - any time of year but always leave some green on the branches you prune.

Repot late winter early spring preferred but these can be done at other times of the year when you have some more experience.

Water whenever the soil starts to dry out probably daily and possibly twice a day during summer but the type of potting mix and where you keep it will determine exactly how often so let the tree guide you.

Nothing to add about the tree. It is a young juniper in a pot at the moment. It will probably change radically as it develops and your bonsai design develops.

[adictv]

Thanks for the help guys. I think I look at it to much with so many ideas in my head haha and since I look at it to much I dont see any radical growth but I have plenty of time

[kcpoole]

IU think the first branch and upper trunk need a little more movement.
this is a link to one I did and is the Shohin comp at the moment.
viewtopic.php?f=148&t=15049&p=154025

may give some ideas for you

Ken

[adictv]

WOW Ken thats some great bending hahahaha good work.

[kcpoole]

WOW Ken thats some great bending hahahaha good work.

Its not difficult to do, and shows what can be done

Ken