Comments on: Repotting a Western juniper http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/ The blog alternative to mainstream bonsai media Sat, 19 May 2012 05:44:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: UpstateBonsai.com » Blog Archive » An update (a long time coming) http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-727 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:17:46 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-727 [...] Repotting a Western Juniper [...]

]]> By: xwires http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-627 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:55:10 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-627 Hi Ben – good question. We’ve been using blocks of wood and chopsticks for years without issue. Most trees are repotted within a few years which gives us time to switch out the wood before it rots. In many cases, new roots can support the tree and the blocks are no longer necessary. I typically only use stone to balance a tippy tree when necessary, in addition to tying the pot to a concrete block.

]]> By: Ben Vinocour http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-626 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:42 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-626 Great solution for a difficult re-pot! Were you and Boon at all worried about the block of wood holding too much moisture over time and affecting the roots in the immediate area? Did you consider using stone or something else non-porous?

Ben

]]> By: Bruce winter http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-625 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:34:47 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-625 Here’s one source for jiita: http://bonsai.ocnk.net/product-list/4
Yes, a bit dear, why isn’t someone making them in the west?

]]> By: xwires http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-623 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:29:23 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-623 Thanks Jack – I’ve found them tough to find as well. I bought this one in Japan at the Green Club at Kokufu several years back. It’s one of the items I try to buy whenever I get to Japan. There’s likely a good importer who can supply jiita, but I’ve yet to find it.

Actually last year at Kokufu it was harder to find these than I expected. There was only one vendor selling similar jiita but they were very expensive. I’ll be curious to learn if anyone knows of a good source for them.

]]> By: Jack http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-622 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:28:42 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-622 Hello Jonas,

Lovely sequence on this juniper. I am wondering where you found the jiita for the accent plant. I’ve had tough luck finding one. Regards, Jack.

]]> By: Scott Straley http://bonsaitonight.com/2010/02/19/repotting-a-western-juniper/#comment-619 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:58:02 +0000 http://bonsaitonight.com/?p=961#comment-619 Jonas,
I recalled seeing this tree on your blog, and I really liked it, so I went looking and found it back in July and December ’09. I think you’ve really moved it along in the right direction, and the foliage is really taking great shape. Keep up the good work.

Scott

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