So I've got this juniper bonsai. I've read it does best o...
1ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Welcome to Greg, Lock! I think that very wise of you.
I'm glad you know that it belongs outside because it really does. I've killed every juniper I've kept inside more than 6 months - they just need more light than I can provide.
I would do what @AnthuriumQueen said and find the brightest spot in your house or under a good light until the temperatures are above 45°. Many of my plants I move outside in the warmer months and I move them inside or into the garage to allow them to overwinter.
Believe it or not, once you've got the rhythm established with your plant and a good grasp of the care, it can stay outside all winter in a few years. Just make sure you are watering it well. I water some of mine almost every day in the summer.
#Bonsai have such small pots and they can dry out so quickly, I would make sure your watching it even if Greg is telling you to water every 7 days, I'd make sure to check it every 3 days in the winter (depending on how much light it's getting and how fast-draining the soil is) and every other day at a maximum in the warmer months.
I wish you the best with your plants! They are lovely!
I'm glad you know that it belongs outside because it really does. I've killed every juniper I've kept inside more than 6 months - they just need more light than I can provide.
I would do what @AnthuriumQueen said and find the brightest spot in your house or under a good light until the temperatures are above 45°. Many of my plants I move outside in the warmer months and I move them inside or into the garage to allow them to overwinter.
Believe it or not, once you've got the rhythm established with your plant and a good grasp of the care, it can stay outside all winter in a few years. Just make sure you are watering it well. I water some of mine almost every day in the summer.
#Bonsai have such small pots and they can dry out so quickly, I would make sure your watching it even if Greg is telling you to water every 7 days, I'd make sure to check it every 3 days in the winter (depending on how much light it's getting and how fast-draining the soil is) and every other day at a maximum in the warmer months.
I wish you the best with your plants! They are lovely!
