Sargent Juniper

Sargent Juniper is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Sargent Juniper →

Common Sargent Juniper Problems →

Sargent Juniper prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Sargent Juniper Water Frequency →

Sargent Juniper Root Rot →

Sargent Juniper requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Sargent Juniper Light Requirements →

Sargent Juniper Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Sargent Juniper doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Sargent Juniper Humidity Needs →

Sargent Juniper does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Sargent Juniper →

When and How to Successfully Repot Sargent Juniper →

Sargent Juniper grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Sargent Juniper is native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Sargent Juniper grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Sargent Juniper →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sargent Juniper can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sargent Juniper Temperature Tolerance →

Sargent Juniper can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Sargent Juniper →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Sargent Juniper →
• Drooping Sargent Juniper Leaves →
• Sargent Juniper Dropping Leaves →
• Sargent Juniper Mushy Leaves →
• Brown Spots on Sargent Juniper →
• Sargent Juniper Leaves Falling Over →
• Sargent Juniper Leaves Curling →
• Sargent Juniper Yellow Leaves →
• Sargent Juniper Root Rot →