The finest Shimpaku variety from Itoigawa. Extremely fine scale foliage grows densely, prized for delicate leaf character. Produced many masterpieces at exhibitions.
The Itoigawa Shimpaku (Juniperus chinensis 'Itoigawa') is a highly esteemed dwarf cultivar of Chinese juniper endemic to the mountains near Itoigawa City in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is widely regarded as the finest juniper variety for bonsai in the world, distinguished by its extraordinarily fine, densely packed scale foliage of deep bluish-green. Growth is remarkably slow, making each specimen a product of decades of patient cultivation. The interplay of living foliage pads with jin and shari deadwood elements — representing the struggle of life against harsh mountain conditions — is central to the aesthetic. International demand for this variety is extremely high.
產地
China (Itoigawa Shimpaku is endemic to Niigata, Japan)
壽命
Centuries
體型
10-60cm (bonsai size)
溫度
-5〜35℃
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Full sun outdoors year-round
Keep slightly dry. Overwatering causes root rot
Finger-pinch thinning is standard. Minimize scissor use
Remove any reversion to juvenile foliage immediately
Advanced. 這是一個高級難度的物種。需要專業設備和精確環境控制的高級飼養技能。
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper的理想溫度為-5〜35℃。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper的平均壽命為Centuries。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper成年後通常可達10-60cm (bonsai size)。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper的食物為:−。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Itoigawa Shimpaku Juniper的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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