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Detailed Guide to the Care Methods and Techniques for Creeping Juniper Bonsai
Creeping juniper has a long lifespan, and the older the bonsai specimen, the higher its ornamental value, but attention must be paid to routine care and management. (1) Watering: Creeping juniper likes moisture, so potted plants should be watered frequently, but they should not be waterlogged. During drought, the foliage can be misted frequently to keep the leaf color fresh and green. (2) Fertilizing: During the growing season, a dilute, well-rotted cake fertilizer solution can be applied once a month. In winter, apply an organic fertilizer once as a base fertilizer. (3) Pruning: Pruning should be done in early spring before new branches sprout, cutting back unwanted side branches promptly to promote the development and extension of the main branches. For branches that
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The creeping juniper is a suitable material for making bonsai
The creeping juniper generally has no upright main trunk, with dense branches and leaves, distinct layers, small emerald-green leaves, evergreen throughout the year, elegant posture, a long lifespan, and is easy to shape. The creeping juniper has strong adaptability and can grow well in both the south and the north, making it a good material for making bonsai. 1. Tree shape creation The branches of the creeping juniper are thin and long, and soft, suitable for making cascade style, curved trunk style, lying trunk style, and various bird, animal and other animal forms. When shaping the creeping juniper, one should do more wiring and less pruning. The wiring material can be metal wire or palm fiber. After the general outline is wired into shape, according to the needs of the shape, one should
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