How to Grow a Japanese Juniper Inside

The dwarf Japanese garden juniper is a favorite for bonsai growers and a customary choice for Asian-styled gardens or as topiary. Japanese juniper grow well in both containers and indoors. Choose a Japanese juniper variety based on the color or growth pattern, which differs. This evergreen dwarf shrub slowly grows from 8 to 24 inches tall and 6 to 10 feet wide. Provide proper care and enjoy the natural beauty of the Japanese juniper for years to come.

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Instructions

- 1
  Put the Japanese juniper in a place with several hours of full sun. Find a location near a south-facing window or in front of a sliding glass door.
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  Apply a general purpose fertilizer every year at the beginning of spring. Follow the directions on the label.
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  Add water regularly when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil is dry, saturating the soil until the water drains from the bottom of the pot.
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  Replace 1 to 2 inches of potting soil or compost every spring in the years you don't need to transplant the Japanese juniper. This adds needed nutrients.
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  Transplant the Japanese juniper when the plant outgrows the pot. Use a pot 4 inches wider and a well-draining potting soil, and always bury the plant at the same level in the soil.
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  Prune the Japanese juniper only as needed to control the shape or to remove damaged foliage.

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