Plant Care Juniper Bonsai Tree

Juniper Bonsai Tree

Also known as

Japanese Garden Juniper, Japanese Garden Juniper, Japanese Juniper Tree, Nana, Garden Juniper, Green Mound Juniper and Juniper Pro Nana

Taxonomy

Juniperus procumbens
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Pinales

How to care for Juniper Bonsai Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Juniper Bonsai Tree

Water needs for Juniper Bonsai Tree
0.5 cups
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.

Calculate water needs of Juniper Bonsai Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Japanese Garden Juniper in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Juniper Bonsai Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
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 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Juniper Bonsai Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Juniper Bonsai Tree: repot after 2X growth

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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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 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.

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☀️ 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Juniper Bonsai Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 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.

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🪴 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!

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💩 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!

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🌎 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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Juniper Bonsai Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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

Juniper Bonsai Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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