This video details professional repotting techniques for juniper bonsai prepared for shows. It highlights the extra precautions needed when repotting in December—outside the ideal season—and compares exhibition pots such as quince-shaped and round styles. Proper root treatment is demonstrated step-by-step. The lesson also explains the features of an old Chinese red-clay pot known as Shudei-maru and gives tips on presenting the tree effectively on the display table.
Choosing Pots and Repotting for Exhibition
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Work Type:
Repotting, Root arrangement, Root pruning
Difficulty:
★★★★★
Tree species:
Chinese Juniper
Season:
Winter
Instructor:
Koji Hiramatsu