Blue Chip Juniper 1

Seasonal Care — Mid Spring

watering

Increase frequency as foliage becomes more active.

fertilization

Feed every two weeks with low-nitrogen bonsai fertilizer.

repotting

Complete any remaining transplants before root stress sets in.

pruning

Begin light tip pruning for refinement.

wiring

Continue wiring secondary branches; monitor for bite.

bud shoot management

Pinch overly vigorous terminal shoots.

pests disease

Watch for aphids, rust, and juniper scale.

wound management

Seal fresh cuts to prevent dieback.

deadwood carving

Use lime sulfur after carving to bleach and preserve.

propagation

Still viable to strike cuttings with rooting hormone.

development

Emphasize pad spacing and branch refinement.

display

Display-ready specimens may be shown now.