How to grow and care for Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Juniperus scopulorum Sarg., River juniper, Western red cedar
Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Cupressaceae
👀 Characteristics details
The young leaves are needle-shaped, but as they mature, they transform into small, scale-like shapes. Most are evergreen, but a few species are deciduous. Evergreen trees retain their green leaves throughout winter, while deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the following spring.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are unisexual.
🎋 Stem
Most have a high fiber content, with bark that is vertically wrinkled.
water
How to water Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
How often should I water?
check Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Cupressaceae, Genus: Juniperus, Species: Juniperus scopulorum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Fall |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Pinopsida |
Order | Pinales |
Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Juniperus |
Species | Juniperus scopulorum |
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