2slade2
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My sad Juniper Bonsai :(

Hello.
About 2 months ago I bought a juniper bonsai. I've been watering it every 5-6 days, fertilizing it every month, keeping it in indirect sunlight, misting it every morning, I've checked for bugs, but my tree is beginning to go brown :cry: I feel terrible.
Is there something I'm doing wrong, or is there something else I can do to make it healthier. Thank you.



-2S

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IndorBonsai
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You may need to water it more. These trees do like a drying period between waterings but don't let the soil go completely dry.

Also these like direct sun and shade or filtered sun during the hottest part of the day.

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Thank you. how often should I water it then?

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Check the soil if it is moist wait another day and check the soil again.
If the top 1/4 inch of soil is dry thats when I water.
Water from the top until water runs out the drain holes in the pot, let it drain a little while then do it again. this helps make sure you have thoroughly watered your tree.

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Thanks for the help ^^

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2slade2,

Are you keeping this tree inside or outside? From your comments I am unsure. Junipers are a poor candidate for indoor culture. If you are unable, or prefer otherwise, there are much better choices for indoor bonsai.

Norm



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