BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 4–9
Juniper Bonsai
Juniperus chinensis
Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Soil
- Well-draining mix
- Temperature
- Hardy to -30°F in the ground; protect the pot below ~20°F
- Feeding
- Every 4-6 weeks, spring-fall
- Repotting
- Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
FeedPrune
prune: spring through fall