The Juniper bonsai family is the common group of bonsai like the Chinese Juniper Greenmound that are hardy conifers. They do not produce any flowers, but they are very easy to prune and train. Because of this, the Juniper is one of the bonsai that is often cultivated by beginners. Note that Junipers do have pretty prickly needles, so you’ll want to wear a pair of thick gloves when you shape them. These needles can actually cause an itchy, red rash in some people, so you should be careful when performing maintenance on your Juniper. You should do your pruning in the spring or the fall, not the summer.

But what exactly an indoor pre-bonsai? It starts as a subtropical or even tropical tree or shrub that is growing in a container. Over time it’s been pruned in preparation it for its new life as your bonsai tree. It hasn’t been put into a real bonsai pot although it’s been root pruned a few times to keep the tree in a slightly smaller than usual container. What should you do next? One thing is to become knowledgeable about your bonsai’s basic requirements. You can, find yourself a good book or join your local bonsai group. Take a look at the stores with bonsai supplies. Choose bonsai soil that drains well, and you can add some moss spores. Patiently observe the potential of your plant and visualize how it will look with time. Oh, and get ready to experience a wonderful hobby.

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