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Video instructions that go with the Juniper Super Kit

Dry winter air is a killer and sadly there really aren't many options to change it. But at least if you understand the cause, you can watch out for the effects.

How will you care for your bonsai over the winter? Generally, winter is a time to rest and just about every tree needs a period of slowed growth. Trees from a temperate climate have their rest period triggered by shorter daylight hours and lowered temperatures. Native trees can handle the cold but that is not the case for all bonsai trees, particularly tropical and subtropical trees

Wire cannot stay on forever,  usually it can stay for about 6 months, but that depends on the time of year. For example in the winter, the tree isn't doing a lot of growing so it will take longer for the diameter of the branch that has been wired to expand enough to create a problem. In the spring and early fall ( September-October) many trees are in active growth, so you need to check the wire more frequently.

Native to Southeast Asia including China, Indonesia, Japan and Australia and named after the Fukien (or Fuijan) province in China, the Fukien tea is a popular choice as a bonsai in North America.