Plant Care Juniperus Procumbens

Juniperus Procumbens

Also known as

Japanese Garden Juniper, Japanese Garden Juniper, Juniper Bonsai Tree, Japanese Juniper Tree, Nana and Garden Juniper

Taxonomy

Juniperus procumbens
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Pinales

How to care for Juniperus Procumbens

Water

How often to water your Juniperus Procumbens

Water needs for Juniperus Procumbens
0.5 cups
every 9

Juniperus Procumbens 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 Juniperus Procumbens

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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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

Light needs and placement for plant Juniperus Procumbens: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Juniperus Procumbens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Juniperus Procumbens does not tolerate low-light đŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Juniperus Procumbens in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Juniperus Procumbens

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Juniperus Procumbens: 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 Juniperus Procumbens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Juniperus Procumbens is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Juniperus Procumbens

Juniperus Procumbens

Juniperus Procumbens


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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