As you know, there are many different types, varieties and species of bonsai trees. One of the most beautiful bonsai varieties is the juniper bonsai tree. Juniper can be found in all corners of the world. It would surprise you to realise how many times you’ve actually seen one in your neighbourhood without even realizing it.
There are different varieties of juniper trees but two are probably the most popular types.
The first type is known as flaky. The flaky bonsai tree is small and will rarely reach over 30 feet high. As bonsai trees grow in the wild, they do tend to be much bigger than what you see at homes and private gardens. The leaves on the flaky plant are broad needles and take on a blue-green hue. This type is native to China and the Himalayas but can be found all the way from Afghanistan to southwest China.
Another very popular variety of bonsai would be the Eastern. This bonsai tree is known for it’s dense foliage that refuses to grow when planted in poor soil. While it is possible for this tree to grow in poor soil, it will end up being little more than a small bush. When grown in good soil, this tree climb all the way up to 15 feet tall. Soil is one of the most important considerations when growing a bonsai tree, especially with watering (above). The soil needs to be well drained, and suitable for your area; in any case, it should be coarse. There are many different mediums relating to soil and content, and bonsai experts (or seasoned veterans) can provide information about using the different types of material together. Because of the different types of material, your “soil” might be anything but soil. This is why fertilizer knowledge is important. This bonsai type is native to North America, and can be found in mostly south-eastern Canada to all the way down by the Gulf of Mexico.
The Eastern variety has dark red bark that will strip off in neat, narrow strips and two different types of leaves. The first types is adult leaf, which look much more like scales and are less than half an inch long. The second type of leaves are the sharp and spreading needles that are usually around half an inch long.
Once you start to make your way to the western half of the continent, the Eastern juniper bonsai tree gets replaced with the Rocky Mountain juniper bonsai tree or the Ashe juniper bonsai tree. The Eastern juniper bonsai tree were actually placed on the IUCN’s list of threatened species back in 1996. While it only holds the category of Least concern (LR/lc), it still is a species of tree that is being watched for future decrease and need for repopulation within the United States and Canada.
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Product Description This beautiful Bonsai tree began as a living tree and has been carefully preserved and sculpted. This single Juniper branch Bonsai was carefully preserved to maintain its natural shape and color and then hand trimmed and arranged by skilled artisans. It will maintain its beauty, fragrance and will feel like a live tree. never need watering, sunlight or soil, making it a zero maintenance plant to just plain enjoy. It will always look like a live tree and you will hav… More >>
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Product Description Ficus Microcarpa also known as Green Island Ficus. Has oval to roundish dark green shiny leaves. Easily forms rosetts at the end of its branches when kept trimmed. Branches and fruits well and easily develops aerial roots when kept humid. Different from other Ficus varieties in that the leaves are much thicker. Does well in lower or higher lighting conditions. One of our favorites. Easy indoor maintenance. … More >>
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Do you know that one of the most important things about a bonsai tree is the pot that you put it in? You need to make sure that you are using the right type of pot so that you are able to make the most of your tree and give it the look that you want. Think of all the different sizes of trees out there and get what you want for your home.
There are all different sizes of bonsai trees out there today. You can shop for these special trees anyway that you want to. Think about the great looking trees and try to make up your mind on which ones are going to be better for you to grow. You want to think about this so that you are getting something that you can be proud of as you grow it.
You want to be sure that you have a bonsai tree pot that is going to hold the tree just as you want it to. You need to be sure that the bonsai tree has enough room to grow so that it is able to look and feel good. You want to be sure that you are planting it in the right soil so that you are able to give the bonsai trees the right nutrients that it needs to grow as well as they can. When you are able to grow the right type of trees, you will feel better.
There are colorful bonsai tree pots that you can grow your bonsai trees in. You will find great colors that make you feel good and alive with your trees. Make sure that you are doing all that you can to keep your bonsai trees growing in the right direction and healthy. You also want to be sure that you are giving your trees the right amount of food and nutrients. You will see that the larger bonsai tree pots are going to be more expensive and you will notice that the specially made pots are going to be pricier too. Think about this before you decide to purchase the pot that you want.
You will want to look up different types of bonsai trees online. You need to be sure that you are planting the trees correctly so that you are not letting the trees die. You want to give them the attention that they need and give them love that they need to become beautiful bonsai trees that you can have for a lifetime to come.
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