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In order to properly illustrate the steps on creating
yamadori like junipers from cuttings, some principal
steps must be followed:
Selection of cutting stock
Growing medium
Correct insertion of cuttings into the soil
Aftercare
Cutting Selection
In Taiwan, winter months offer the best possible Top right; Close-up of strong-pointed growth on juniper
stock and climatic conditions for successful cuttings. Middle left and right; Cutting material, before and after prepping.
Vigorous-pointed growth on junipers root the best
and present the best option for our future bonsai.
Weak dull-looking stock will not root as well and will
manifest cultivation flaws that will hinder the devel-
opment of our purpose in design.
Cutting Insertion, Growing Medium
and Aftercare
As stated before, vigorous-pointed growth offers the
best possible stock for rooting cuttings. Once we select Using chopstick to create a Close-up of the hole Carefully inserting cutting,
our stock, we need the following materials: hole in the soil medium for making sure not to damage
Chop Stick cutting insertion the cambium
Coarse, sifted, river or mountain sand
Container
Once we have all the materials on hand, we start to
prep our cutting stock. In order to ensure proper root
development, after lightly pruning the understock
and preparing our container, we use the chop stick to
create a hole in the soil medium. This is an indispens-
able step, as we want to prevent any damage to the
cambium of the tree and preclude rot. After inserting
our cuttings, we give them a thorough watering and
place them in the shade. From time to time, the foli- Juniper cuttings, after planting Cuttings, getting a thorough Cuttings, placed in the shade
for rooting
watering
age should be misted to maintain humidity. In about
two to three months, our material should show signs
of new growth.

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