{"product_id":"bonsai-14-anni-juniperus-procumbens-collezione-premium","title":"14-Year-Old Juniperus Procumbens Bonsai – Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJuniperus procumbens – The Cascade-Style Creeping Juniper, a Masterpiece of Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e14-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai, trained in the evocative \u003cstrong\u003eKengai (cascade) style\u003c\/strong\u003e: the main branch curves down from the pot, evoking a juniper growing clinging to a wind-battered cliff. \u003cstrong\u003eJuniperus procumbens\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cem\u003eJapanese creeping juniper\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most beloved species in the world of bonsai for its dense, deep-green foliage and its natural tendency to develop flexible, dramatic branches. Each specimen is unique and one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bonsai’s shape and dimensions are approximate (including the pot). The pot’s color and shape may differ from the photographs. As living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore purely illustrative and do not constitute a contractual commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kengai – Cascade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors – full sunlight, all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupressaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 × 26 × 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuniper berries are used in cuisine all over the world to flavor game, sauces, and marinades. But the best-known fact? Juniper is the main botanical ingredient in \u003cstrong\u003egin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the famous spirit enjoyed worldwide. The \u003cem\u003eKengai\u003c\/em\u003e (cascade) style imitates trees growing on sheer rock faces: the main branch descends below the rim of the pot, defying gravity with elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt must be placed outdoors, in full sunlight all year round. To emphasize the cascade style, place it on a raised surface – a low wall, pedestal, or shelf – allowing the main branch to descend freely. Not suitable for indoor living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbundant in summer, moderate in winter. The juniper does not tolerate waterlogging. It benefits from misting the foliage with water, which promotes the plant’s well-being and keeps the foliage fresh and vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring and autumn with the organo-mineral fertilizer \u003cem\u003eHiryo Gold\u003c\/em\u003e or the fast-acting fertilizer \u003cem\u003eNutribonsai\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 3–5 years, at the beginning of spring. After repotting, watering with Mistral Bonsai’s \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e revitalizer is recommended to accelerate the plant’s recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutrient requirements, promoting root development and overall vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom October to March, during the dormant period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the growing season: pinch the tips of new shoots with your fingers to maintain a compact shape. Avoid overly drastic interventions at once, so as not to stimulate undesirable juvenile needle-like growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be carried out all year round, preferably from October to March. Wiring is essential for defining and maintaining the cascade style: the branches of \u003cem\u003eJuniperus procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e are naturally flexible and respond well to shaping with wire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55288289034582,"sku":"9BOJUNPR14","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/ChatGPTImage11set2026_07_53_50_11zon.webp?v=1789106678","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.it\/en\/products\/bonsai-14-anni-juniperus-procumbens-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}