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[Kmbrlyc0527]

Very new and want to give this a guy everything it needs. Can someone help identify and give me a basic run down of how to care for my bonsai?

 

[ihaveaspaceship]

This is a juniper. Give it sun, and don't let it dry out or get too wet. in spring you should repot into better soil. You won't want to prune much on it for now. I would also not wire either as that tree is most likely not tied into the pot well enough for that. I don't know the protocol for winters though, as I don't get freezing temps here. Welcome, good luck, and get more trees!
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[bonsaichile]

Your tree is a young Juniper procumbens "nana." It is hard to give more advice unless we know where you are located. For now: Full sun, and water it when the top soil feels dry. Make sure to water thoroughly. Keep it outside at all times. Can you post a pic showing the soil is in?

 

[coltranem]

You have gotten great advice. First step is to learn to keep it alive. Just getting the watering right is where you should focus. This is a pretty immature plant in a fairly common mass produced style. Spend some time thinking how to make it unique. Study other trees. Think about what you want to improve.

 

[Palmer67]

What everyone else said. Outdoor in the morning sun with afternoon shade, and never let the soil dry out. I have lots of small bonsai like this, mostly production trees like yours and some pre-bonsai material. So because of the small pot, you'll likely need to water daily during the spring/summer. Lately in the Pacific Northwest it's been in the 80's so I have to water the small pots twice a day. Add your location to your profile and get more trees! Good luck.

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

For your juniper specifically, all the above posters got you covered. I'll encourage you to start reading up.

These articles are a great place to start, just dive in and follow the links:

Evergreen Gardenworks Bonsai Beginners Page

I also recommend the book "The Foundations of Bonsai" by Harry Harrington

Foundations of Bonsai by Harry Harrington - First Edition

Harry Harrington is a unique force in our world bonsai community. What he accomplishes with inexpensive, undeveloped and sometimes unattractive material is nothing short of bonsai wizardry. And his combination of horticultural and bonsai knowledge, coupled with his willingness to experiment and...

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Look into joining a local club.

For inspirational videos, spend some time watching a series called "The Bonsai Art of Japan"

The Bonsai Art of Japan

Bonsai tips, tricks and techniques from Japan!

www.youtube.com

That should give you something to do for the next month or so until you acquire several more trees.

 

[sorce]

Welcome to Crazy!

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