{"product_id":"juniper-6-pot","title":"Juniper - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is a versatile evergreen conifer grown for its dense, aromatic foliage and adaptable form, which ranges from upright columns to spreading shrubs depending on the variety. The foliage is a mix of needle-like juvenile leaves and soft scale-like adult leaves, often blue-green to deep green, sometimes bearing small bluish berry-like cones. Tough and tolerant of heat, drought, pruning and pollution, it is widely used for hedges, screens, topiary, rockeries and bonsai. Native to East Asia, it grows well in Indian hills and plains given full sun and good drainage, offering reliable year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCupressaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina, Mongolia, Japan and Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-10 m depending on variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale-like and needle-like, blue-green to green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained soil; dislikes wet feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-40 C; very hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding in spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates regular trimming and shaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot bonsai\/pots every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings and grafting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider mites, juniper scale, bagworms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed for hedges, screens, topiary, rockery and foundation planting, and is one of the most popular species for bonsai owing to its hardiness and fine foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun and sharply drained soil; in humid Indian plains avoid overwatering and ensure airflow to prevent fungal problems and spider mites in the dry season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Juniper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, letting the soil dry slightly between waterings. Established plants are drought-tolerant; avoid soggy soil, which causes root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Juniper need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunipers need full sun, at least 6 hours of direct light daily, to stay dense and healthy. They become sparse in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Juniper safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuniper foliage and berries are mildly toxic if eaten, so keep pets from chewing the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Juniper be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it grows well in pots and is a classic bonsai subject. Use a free-draining mix and repot every 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is Juniper propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings and by grafting for named varieties. Cuttings root slowly but reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Juniper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpider mites, juniper scale and bagworms are the main pests, and overwatering causes root rot. Ensure good drainage and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Juniper flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a conifer it does not bloom; instead it may bear small bluish berry-like cones on female plants. It is grown for its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Juniper an indoor or outdoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an outdoor plant needing full sun and fresh air. Indoor junipers decline; bonsai should live outdoors with only brief display indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of the plant poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage and berries are mildly toxic if ingested, so keep them away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for Juniper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light application of balanced or conifer fertilizer in spring is enough. Avoid overfeeding, which causes weak, leggy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256165564662,"sku":"PLT-JUNIPER-P06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plant-juniper-juniperous-erecta-plant-in-5-inch-13-cm-grower-round-plastic-black-pot-4-796594_d1844cf6-3842-4cd4-96ae-8d9d61410d79.jpg?v=1783922229","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/juniper-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}