However, fungicides can also be used to kill the fungus. Proper air circulation will correct this issue. If you see a layer on the surface of your trunk or branches, you may have a fungus issue. This will eliminate any newly hatched eggs.įungus issues can be a problem in cooler damper environments. Many of these species of Junipers do very well for bonsai due a variety of factors including foliage sizes and shape, drought tolerance, trunk resiliency, and root strength. The key to stopping the cycle of bugs is to spray 7 days after the first application. There are over 50 different types of species of Junipers or Juniperus. However, they can also be killed with Neem oil or simple diluted household dish detergent. Applying this before the active spring insect season will prevent outbreaks. To prevent insects from harming your tree, we recommend preventive spraying with the use of neem oil or year round oil. Fungus gnats can also pose a problem if soil conditions are too damp. The types of mites can range from larger mites that are easily seen no the tree’s foliage to spider mites that are almost invisible to the eye. To learn more about soil mixes, we recommend watching our video on soil mixes. Depending on your soil quality, your tree may require more frequent waterings (faster drainage) or less waterings if you live in a more humid environment. The quality of your soil mix and climate will impact your watering requirements. This process can also be repeated a 3rd time for best results. On the second watering, the water will seep further into the soil and into the roots.
To do this, watering your tree thoroughly once, then repeat again 5 minutes later after the initial watering has penetrated the topsoil. Junipers don’t like to be repotted very early, they do better when repotted in late spring when it’s warmer. It’s a client tree, another of the great native yamadori that was collected by Randy Knight of Oregon Bonsai. Ensure that the water penetrates not only the topsoil but also into the roots by checking that draining is occurring at the bottom of the pot. This juniper has been growing in my backyard for a year. We recommend using a soft spray to soak the soil. Moisture should always be present in the soil and should not be allowed to dry out. During this time, we recommend once in the morning and again before the afternoon heat. During the hottest months, multiple waterings may be required depending on your tree and location. Daily waterings are best during the warmer seasons. Then cover your plant from the bag and tie the other end of the polythene bag.Junipers require moderate watering.
As well as the new place must be able to give shade to the tree. Keep it in a place where you can see it often. As well as you have to give a new position to your juniper tree. If the soil is dry, The root system Should be dry and it will take a while to revive. ġ.Observe whether your plant’s soil has enough moist.Ĭheck the soil as I told earlier and if you feel the soil is dry, you have to follow the next steps. Always check the dampness of the soil and water it.ĭon’t estimate the wetness of soil by only looking at the upper layer of soil.
Always keep a routine to water your plants. This may have happened to your brittle juniper bonsai tree as well. So plants start to dry and it causes brittle needles and brittle leaves. Without A healthy root system your bonsai tree can’t absorb water. Because of all those things roots begin to rot. Roots want good ventilation to absorb oxygen for their purposes, but water in soil doesn’t allow air to go through the soil so roots begin to get sick.Īs well as destructive bacterias starts to attack the roots of the plant. Some destructive bacterias are getting active.If a plant is overwatered, the humidity of soil rises and it causes bad results. There are such bad effects of overwatering a plant. But how an over watered tree can be dried up and brittle.Īn over watered tree with brittle leaves. As you know brittle bonsai is a result of drying. Brittle juniper bonsai trees can be a result of over watering.