Considered as one of the most popular forms of , the J
per has numerous varieties which include the Japanese Garden J
pers, Shimpaku, Chinese J
pers, Green Mound, just to name a few. Easy to manage, the J
per can both grow indoors
outdoors, but it must be kept outside du
g winter for it to experience the dormant stage. By following this guide of proper care for J
pers, your tree will flourish
will not experience any difficulty while growing.
� Water your Jper like most
. Before wate
g your plant, check the soil by sticking your finger about half an each in the soil or if it is on a rock, lift it
feel the soil under it. If the soil is still moist, limit the amount of water that you'll pour on your
to prevent root rotting. It is a general rule to never let you
go dry for a long time. Although there are
that prefer short dry periods, keeping your
dry for extended periods will surely kill your plant. When wate
g your
, allow the soil to absorb the water first before pou
g another one. Eventually, you will soon be able to determine a schedule depending on the climate of your area.
� Your Jper will need filtered sunlight. Avoid exposing your
to direct sun.
� It is also important to use fertilizer on your Jper. Use organic liquid fertilizer
feed your plant once every two weeks du
g sp
g
fall. A chemical fertilizer can also be used but it should be diluted. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer.
� Your Jper should be repotted every two years when it is still young or about 5-6 years old then every 3-5 years thereafter. Although it can be repotted in any time of the year, the best time is du
g sp
g or fall. After repotting place it in a cool
shady area
give liberal amounts of water until new roots appear.
� Provide it also with proper winter care by keeping it under cool temperatures usually under 600F to allow it to rest. Avoid exposing it to dry winds extreme cold temperatures by using window wells, mulch beds or enclosed unheated rooms.
Following these instructions properly will help maintain your Jper
healthy
always beautiful. Read more about J
per
have fun with your plant.
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