Chinese juniper
Keep every live vein and foliage pad exposed to sun and moving air. Dense shaded interiors weaken and can die back.
Understand the whole system.
Foliage lives on light
Keep every live vein and foliage pad exposed to sun and moving air. Dense shaded interiors weaken and can die back.
Thorough, then breathe
Water fully when the upper particles begin to dry. Constant saturation damages roots; repeated superficial sips leave the centre dry.
Drainage with some reserve
Use durable mineral particles and tune water retention to pot, climate and foliage mass. Test drainage before trusting percentages.
Preserve live veins
Plan bends, pruning and deadwood around the flow of living tissue. Do not remove large amounts of foliage and roots in the same operation.
Repot only a vigorous tree
Work as spring growth becomes active and avoid washing every root clean. Aftercare requires shelter from harsh wind, not a dark room.
Never an indoor bonsai
Winter dormancy, sun and air are essential. Protect the container during severe frost, while keeping the foliage outdoors and ventilated.
Brown foliage needs patience
Browning may reflect old damage weeks earlier. Check roots, live veins, mites and water history before cutting or treating.