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- The creep juniper as bonsai: shape and maintain
- The ideal candidate for bonsai design
- Where and where to plant?
- Do not forget the care
- Properly cut and wired to be learned
- Tips
Creeping juniper is great as a bonsai
The creep juniper as bonsai: shape and maintain
Whether snatching fresh air outdoors or planting the office or living room in the open air - the creeping juniper is perfect for the bonsai design! But what advantages does he have, how and where he is planted and what care does he need as a bonsai?
The ideal candidate for bonsai design
The following points speak for the creep juniper as bonsai:
Where and where to plant?
The creeping juniper can be properly planted in a bonsai shell. It is ideal if you have the opportunity to put it outside. There he gets a lot of light. A lot of light means that he trains more needles and subsequently gets a thicker trunk. Suitable locations are on the terrace and garden terrace, on the balcony and in front of the house entrance.
Do not forget the care
The soil in the bonsai shell should not dry out. Otherwise, the roots dry up and the plant comes in. It is best to keep the creep juniper protected from a stifling midday heat in the summer. If heat and dryness prevail, you can spray or rinse it with lime-free water. Otherwise, his earth is slightly damp.
Fertilization is less important to the creep juniper. You can use conventional liquid fertilizers or special fertilizers for juniper. Dose the fertilizer sparingly! The liquid fertilizer is added to the irrigation water, which should preferably be lime-free or rainwater (to avoid limescale). Fertilization is from February to October and ideally with an organic fertilizer.
Properly cut and wired to be learned
This is to be considered when cutting and wire:
Tips
Every 4 to 5 years it is recommended to replant the creeping juniper if the peel has become too small. Cut the roots back before moving them so they can branch better!