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3.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)

About Blue Star Juniper
Blue Star Juniper is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as browning easily with a whopping 468 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Blue Star Juniper likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Blue Star Juniper is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Juniperus squamata
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Pinales
Also known as
'Blue Star' Flaky Juniper

How to care for Blue Star Juniper
How often to water your Blue Star Juniper

every 9
Blue Star Juniper 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 Blue Star Juniper in your home

a window
Blue Star Juniper love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Blue Star Juniper does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blue Star Juniper in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Blue Star 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Star Juniper after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hey folks! I just got my juniper a few days ago for Valentine’s Day and I’m curious how often I should be watering? This app says every 13 days but the tag says every 2-3 days. Any thoughts? Thank you! #BlueStarJuniper
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Any tips on how to care and when/how to repot this?? Just picked it up today! #BlueStarJuniper
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Please could anyone advise on this tree as I think it’s dying. Thank you #BlueStarJuniper
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Hey I don’t know what happened this plant or if he is unsaveable if anyone has any advice I’d appreciate it #BlueStarJuniper
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Can my Blue Star Juniper be Saved? For now, her name is Crispy :( My partner picked this out in December. We hoped to pick out needly shrubs that could potentially last another holiday season & spring indoors before we can find a happy home for her outside. I've been giving her lots of water due to the browning & dropping needles. I realize now this was likely a big mistake; I should have allowed more time for her soil to dry in between. We'd planned on upgrading her pot soon, but would that help at all, or cause too much stress at this point? Would I be better off trying to pinch back some growth & shape her? I've never had a juniper before and i know I'm out of my depth here. We don't have any outdoor space/access of our own, so she hasn't gotten any time outdoors in the cold. She lives on the southwest window sill with lots of light and drafts, I was hoping that could sort of mimic an outdoor space for her. What do you guys think? #juniper #bluestarjuniper #plantrescue #help lol
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Any tips on how to maintain? I just got my bonsai and am open to any suggestions! #BlueStarJuniper
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Juniper Bonsai Leaves Yellowing Hi all! Trying my first bonsai with a juniper bonsai and started well. However the leaves have been getting more yellow recently compared to the deeper green it was. And it feels more brittle. I currently have it inside on an east- facing window sill, but I'm considering moving it outside entirely. I live in a pretty warm area in NC so I just don't want the it to get burnt. Any tips and suggestions for watering, sunlight, etc.? Anything helps.
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Anything wrong with my Blue Star Juniper? Just got him and if anything looks off about him let me know. Thank you in advance! #BlueStarJuniper
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Would it be helpful to place my plant in the garage as temps drop? I just got him today so I’m a bit nervous about exposing to the colder weather but see how it might be important to maintain natural dormancy cycles #BlueStarJuniper
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My juniper is drying up and becoming brittle no matter how much I water it- I’m new to taking care of plants and don’t know what else to do if a plant is dry… #BlueStarJuniper
Care Summary for Blue Star Juniper
Blue Star Juniper
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.

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