"Indoor Juniper" Is a Bonsai—It Must Live Outdoors

Hard Truth

There is no such thing as an indoor juniper. All junipers are outdoor trees. Yours is a bonsai that needs full sun, seasonal dormancy, and winter protection.

Immediate Steps

1. Pry off glued stones (soak if needed). They block air and water monitoring.
2. Move outdoors NOW into full sun.
3. Water daily if >85°F; every other day 70–85°F; every few days <70°F.
4. Winter: keep outdoors in protected spot (buried in garden, unheated garage). Water when above freezing.

Learn Bonsai

• Join a local bonsai club.
• Read a bonsai book (library/used bookstore).
• Nurseries often sell bonsai but give poor care instructions.

Indoor Watering Rule

No houseplant sits in a water-filled saucer >1 hour. Empty it.