Specific fertilisers used for junipers

[jamesbonsai007]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to bonsai and I wanted to ask this forum for specific fertiliser names that I can purchase for my juniper. My juniper is about 5 years old if that helps. There is a great deal of useful fertiliser articles on the net but I'm looking for a specific name that I can find at my local nursery.

[kcpoole]

Check out this fertiliser thread viewtopic.php?f=12&t=15163

nothing special for anything on my benches, Charlie carp, miracle grow, and Neutrog pellets

Ken

[Brian]

Ken's advice is good. I use all kinds of fertiliser from chook poo to blood and bone.

and of course charlie carp liquid fertiliser and osmocote mixed into the soil.

[jamesbonsai007]

Thanks for the replies. After reading from the suggested link I wanted to know what is the difference between Osmocote and liquid fertiliser. It seems like everyone has three types of fertilisers that are used but I don't know what purpose each one serves hence the difference between Osmocote and liquid fertiliser.

[bonsaibeginer]

The Osmacote is a slow release fert, so over a period of a cpl months the pellets will break down and release the nutrients. Liquid fert is absorbed right away.