How to grow juniper

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It should not exceed 30 degrees in summer, and some measures should be taken to prevent cold in winter, especially in very northern places. During the growing season, try to place it in a location with good sunlight. In normal times, the water supply should not be too much, and accumulation of water should be avoided. In summer, when it is very hot, a little more water should be supplied. Fertilizer can be applied two or three times from March to May.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: between 15 and 30 degrees, which is the most suitable season for its growth. An environment that is too hot or stuffy is not suitable for it, so try not to keep the temperature above 30 degrees. In addition, it is best to take some measures to protect yourself from the cold in winter, especially in very northern places.

2. Lighting: Generally speaking, it is the same type It is a light-loving plant, but it is also very tolerant of shade. During the growing season, try to place it in a location with good sunlight, which will promote its growth. Too strong light must be avoided.

3. Watering: Juniper is very drought-tolerant. Not bad, but it is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, the water supply should not be too much, and water accumulation should be avoided. Generally speaking, it is very appropriate to replenish water according to "see dryness and wetness". When it is very hot in summer, the water supply needs to be slightly more, and more water should be added in the morning and evening.

4. Fertilization: Fertilization can only be done in spring and autumn. From March to May, fertilization can be done twice or three times, using cake fertilizer, water, etc. In autumn, use it once or twice in total.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: The most commonly used one is cuttings. This can be done in late fall. Choose thicker branches with a length of fifteen centimeters as cuttings. The substrate is prepared with nutrient soil, river sand, peat soil and other materials. After cutting, the most conducive temperature for rooting is between 20 and 30 degrees. It should not be too high, otherwise the wound will be prone to rot.

2. Repot: If you want to use it as a bonsai , need to pay attention to changing the basin. However, the interval between repotting can be longer, usually every three or four years. It is most suitable to do it in March to April. Only about one-half of the soil can be replaced. Also be careful to cut off some of the aging roots.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Diseases: The main one is "rust", which will survive the winter and become parasitic. Although the harm is not particularly serious, timely prevention and treatment with spraying is still required.

2. Pests: There are not many pests that usually appear. If you take preventive measures regularly, it usually won't happen again.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is slightly toxic, and the entire plant contains toxins. Can be used as medicinal materials.

2. Can it be grown at home: It has a relatively strong purifying effect It is strong, can also be viewed, and can be placed at home. But just be careful not to eat it by mistake.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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