Juniper Allowed Indoors!?

Shambhala

I visited the store where I bought my bonsai, and told him about my Bonsai troubles. The man there said that it wasn't necessary for me to keep it in the room with the window wide open and so cold, or even outside in the winter. He said it probably had a lot to do with the problems right now, because it should have more humidity.

This goes against everything I have read! Keep in mind this isn't a mall or anything, it is a store that has been around for a while, specializing in Bonsais and selling some orchids, those sand gardens, and more.

Is this true? Because I would love to be able to keep my juniper in my room (which is somewhat cooler than room temp.)

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Why would it be *less* humid indoors Is it raining?

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Shambhala

I meant that the man said that inside would be better because it would be more humid, which would make sense because it is the winter and very dry outside.

But again, this goes against everything I have heard

Tony

I doubt that that's true unless you live in the desert. Using a heating system in the winter will bring the humidity way down in the house, 10-20 % humidity is about the norm. You can try to grow a juniper in a warm stuffy house but 99 out of a 100 won't make it. Read through the archives of this site and you'll find many stories about dry, crispy junipers that have been grown inside.

Tony

Bonsainut

Shamb,
You must be talking Canadian cuz Im having an understanding problem. Just kidding, ya know...
Tell us more about your enviroment.

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