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Also known as
Japanese Garden Juniper, Japanese Garden Juniper, Japanese Juniper Tree, Nana, Garden Juniper and Green Mound Juniper
Taxonomy
Juniperus procumbens
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Pinales

How to care for Juniper Bonsai Tree
How often to water your Juniper Bonsai Tree

every 9
Juniper Bonsai Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Finding light for Japanese Garden Juniper in your home

a window
Juniper Bonsai Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Juniper Bonsai Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Juniper Bonsai Tree in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Juniper Bonsai Tree

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Juniper Bonsai Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Adding a few more of my trees to Greg. They have to be moved to the patio due to “habitat loss.” The apartment is considering tilling under the community gardens, and I don’t trust them not to destroy my plants… #BravelyBonsai
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Help my Bonsai - Browning Leaves when i bought my bonsai it looked like the photo uploaded and now it’s loosing its leaves and browning. anyone knows how i revive it 🥲 #help #browningleaves #SargentJuniper
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Just trimmed Spes!! She had some yellow bits that I wanted removed. She also was way to over grown, thought I might help her out. any tips for my bonsai would be appreciated btw 🌱
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I wired my first bonsai tree! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #OutdoorGrowing #Bonsai #SpringIntoSummer #BonsaiTree #Juniper #PlantLove
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It was nice and cool out this morning after a really intense hail storm last night, so I went out to take some nice pictures of my Bonsai tree, Hideo. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #Bonsai #BonsaiTrees #Juniper #JapaneseGardenJuniper #SpringIntoSummer #PlantTherapy
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Hiya! I got my little cutie a day ago and I was wondering what I need to know about pruning. Thank you! ❤️ #HappyPlants #pruning #Bonsai #NewPlantMom #CupressusMacrocarpa
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Juniper Bonsai Needles stiff and brown So I truly believe this was overwatering followed instructions not realizing it was for daily outside which mine is inside. I removed all brown needles today. Will it regrow now that I’ve got the water back to normal confirmed using hygrometer etc. this was the original pic when I got it lost a lot since then. Hoping this fullness will return. Notes in info on plant. @Kiersten
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Malnourished juniper bonsai tree Help! My little Bonsai was indoors until I learned they prefer it outside. I’ve since relocated her outdoors to hopefully help revive her. I also was not watering her enough, so I’m working on rectifying that. Should I remove the decorative rocks that were placed there by the store? I feel like it’s preventing her from getting the hydration she needs as the water has to seep through the rocks. I have learned that she needs to be fertilized regularly in the summer. I got 4 6 6, but I’m reading she needs 6 6 6 in the summer and 10 6 6 in the spring. Do I need all 3? Should I be getting her 6 6 6 for the remainder of summer? How often should I be fertilizing her? My poor cutie. I want to save her, she’s my first Bonsai! Picture of her current state down below. #Bonsai #NewPlantMom #JapaneseGardenJuniper
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Y American Juniper has dry brown areas, it looks like it has burned #AmericanJuniper
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So I've got this juniper bonsai. I've read it does best outside. however it's winter in the mountains, hardiness zone 6b I think. since he started off life inside, I don't want to shock his system by putting him out in the cold. #bonsai
Juniper Bonsai Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
💦 Water Needs
Juniper Bonsai Tree 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
Juniper Bonsai Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Juniper Bonsai Tree doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Juniper Bonsai Tree 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
Juniper Bonsai Tree grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Juniper Bonsai Tree is native to the Northern Hemisphere.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Juniper Bonsai Tree grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Juniper Bonsai Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Juniper Bonsai Tree
Juniper Bonsai Tree
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
