Refining an Itoigawa Juniper Bonsai🌲 

Thank you Nigel! 🤗

Thanks Terrence 😊 I try to be as informative as possible!

Thanks Sam! They really are! Super compact too!

Thanks Joe! You're exactly right! There is always more to learn! 🤗

Thanks Raymond 😊

Thanks very much! 😄 There will be lots more videos to come!

Ah nice! How is yours doing at this time of year?

@@notionbonsai Looks like yours but without the style! I think we both bought similiar trees. My second one is on a rock and I will be putting that in a deeper pot to give it some room to grow a bit.

Thank you very much Mattie! There will be lots more videos to come!

Hey from Ireland!! 😄 Thanks Pawel!

Thanks very much Dave! I look forward to see yours! You could make a little progression video maybe! 😊 I'll be filming the repot for sure!

Thanks David! Me too! Im looking forward to seeing how the pads develop over the next year!

Thank you 🤗

Thank you Gert 🤗There will be lots more videos to come!

Hey thanks very much! Thanks for leaving this info about cuttings too!! 😊

Thanks! 🤗 Sorry to hear that they didn't survive for you! Ah very nice! I love tanuki Bonsai!

Thanks Harry 😊

Thanks Dorian! 🙂

Thank you Jane! 🤗

Hi Scott! Thanks very much! I hope so too, fingers crossed 🤞🤞

Definitely Jason! I think Jins work really well on hige Junipers though! like a lightning strike!

Thanks for watching 🪴

Thank you very much David 🙂 It's amazing what a little bit of wire can do!

Thank you Michael 🤗

@notionbonsai you are welcome my friend I really enjoy your videos

Grazie mille per i complimenti! Sono felice che tu apprezzi il mio lavoro. Continua a seguire la tua passione per i bonsai e goditi la bellezza di queste piante uniche! 😊

Thanks Kobe! 🤗

Hey thank you Aaron! 😊🌳

Thank you very much! 😄 There's lots more videos to come! Gonna repot this one in the next couple of weeks 😁

@@notionbonsai 👍😍

Ah nice thats a good balance of air and space for new roots to develop as well as having suitable moisture levels!

Pas de soucis 😊

Hey thank you very much! I suggest checking around Bonsai nurseries as its hard to find this particular species in garden centers!😊

Thank you 🙂 It all depends on the species and the time of year that you wire a branch. With Junipers they dont mind the wire being left on a while. However with deciduious trees like Japanese Maples, the wire can very easily scar the branches if it is left on too long. As a rule with Junipers. I like to leave the wire on until it bites in ever so slightly then remove it. I dont want the wire to bite into maples at all. Hope this helps!

@@notionbonsai Thank you for that reply. Very helpful.

If the moss ball dries out. I'd give it a water to make sure it stays moist but you don't want to water if it is moist or it will get really soggy. If you tie the ends of the plastic right you shouldn't need to water it 😄

@@notionbonsai thank you so much, no favour better than a prompt one, lol, thanks

@@howardmckeown7187 No problem! 😁

Hi there! Yes they are quite hard to find here! I hard to order this one online from a Bonsai Nursery in England. Have you tried asking around on facebook pages like Bonsai UK 😊

@Notion Bonsai Thanks Adam, I never thought of trying Facebook, I used to go on the Bonsai Reddit quite often, but that's worldwide.

Hey David! Thanks very much 😄 This little twig was annoying me very much as I was editing 🤣 You're definitely right! No harm keeping it for now 😄

Hey Monkey! If you have harsh summers and a greenhouse, using a shade cloth can be a good way to protect your trees from the intense heat and sunlight. A 30% shade cloth is a good starting point, but you may need to adjust the shade level depending on the specific needs of your plants. You can install the shade cloth over the top of the greenhouse to provide shade and reduce the amount of direct sunlight that reaches your plants. Make sure to secure the shade cloth tightly to prevent it from blowing away in the wind. You may also want to consider using a shade cloth that is treated to resist UV rays to further protect your plants. It's important to monitor your plants closely while using a shade cloth to ensure that they are still receiving enough light and that the temperature and humidity levels inside the greenhouse remain within a healthy range. With some experimentation and careful observation, you can create an optimal environment for your plants to thrive, even in harsh summer conditions. 😊

I can see why you'd think that! It's just some of the old bark as the branches transition from younger growth to older growth 😀

I got it from Wattston Bonsai 🙂

Greenwood bonsai have plenty in stock

Greenwood Bonsai look to have great material! I got mine from Wattston Bonsai 😄

@@notionbonsai Thank you

Hey! 😀

Sure! Message me on Instagram!

Pumice, Akadama and Lava Rock. Occationally I'll mix in spaghnum or compost for extra moisture!

Hey Chris! Thanks for your advice! 😊 From what I know, the best time to repot Itoigawa juniper is in early spring, just before new growth begins. This is because the tree is coming out of dormancy and is starting to actively grow again. Repotting at this time allows the tree to quickly establish new roots in fresh soil and take advantage of the upcoming growing season. Repotting in winter, on the other hand, is generally not recommended as the tree is in a state of dormancy and is not actively growing. Disturbing the roots during this time can shock the tree and delay its growth in the coming season. However, if the tree is in dire need of repotting (e.g. roots are severely circling the pot), it may be necessary to repot in winter, but extreme care should be taken to minimize root disturbance and to protect the tree from cold temperatures. Late fall can also be a good time to repot Itoigawa juniper, but it is important to do it early enough so that the tree has time to establish new roots before the winter cold sets in. In most regions, late October to early November is a good window for repotting. Repotting in late fall allows the tree to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and reduced sunlight of the winter months, which can help to minimize stress on the tree while it is recovering from root disturbance. If you miss the late fall window, it is best to wait until early spring to repot. 😊

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