Studies regarding Juniperus chinensis as bonsai used in terrariums

Abstract

Juniperus chinensis is a species that can be easily managed as a bonsai. The technique of cultivating plants in the form of bonsai has been known since ancient times, from the Chinese, and the concept of the terrarium is relatively young, being known from the English. The terrarium is an innovative practice of combining the modern with the traditional art of bonsai. This experience involves creating a miniature ecosystem inside a glass container and incorporating bonsai-style directed plants as a central element of the design. By combining these two concepts, unique, miniature landscapes are created, and the style in which the bonsai are managed plays an important role in the appearance and condition of the terrarium. The current study presents aspects regarding the utilization of the Juniperus chinensis species, in the form of bonsai, in terrariums.