Garden Juniper
Also known as
Japanese Garden Juniper, Japanese Garden Juniper, Juniper Bonsai Tree, Japanese Juniper Tree and Nana
Taxonomy
Juniperus procumbens
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Pinales
How to care for Garden Juniper
Water
How often to water your Garden Juniper
every 9
Garden Juniper needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Japanese Garden Juniper in your home
a window
Garden Juniper love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Garden Juniper does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Garden Juniper in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Garden Juniper
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Garden Juniper after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Garden Juniper is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Garden Juniper prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Garden Juniper requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Soil
Garden Juniper does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Garden Juniper grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Garden Juniper grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Garden Juniper can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Garden Juniper
Garden Juniper
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
