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Root Management:
This special cultivation method requires careful
attention to the health of the root system inside the pot.
After about five to six years, holes can be drilled into the
concrete pillar to inspect the roots growing downward!
Among the numerous roots, thicker main roots must
be weakened or removed; a single large root cannot be
tolerated! Instead, a more uniform root system must
be cultivated! This cultivation method may take 10, 20
years, or even longer.
Long-term dedication will eventually lead to the
necessity of transferring to a display pot. This presents
yet another challenge!
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After resting for about a year, the fine roots in the
pot have grown well. The winter dormancy period is
the best time for repotting!
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should be the best choice.
Transferring the Juniper into the Display
Pot:
1. In the first year, around November, cut off about half
of the thick roots while also trimming some branches
and leaves or excessive growth branches.
2. In the second year, about six months later, cut
off another half of the roots. After about a year or
more, remove all roots growing downward through
the drainage holes!
3. Wait for another year or so to allow the root system
in the pot to thrive again!
4. Ensure dense and sufficient fine roots are inside
the pot!
This process may seem meticulous and requires
long-term commitment! However, isn’t bonsai cultiva-
tion like that? Isn’t life the same?
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