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title: "Hello this bonsai I got through 1-800 flowers 1 year ago in memory of…"
description: "Hello this bonsai I got through 1-800 flowers 1 year ago in memory of my dad who passed right before Christmas it was growing a lot and doing so well till…"
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community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Julissa"
published: "2026-01-16T04:16:50.519183Z"
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# Hello this bonsai I got through 1-800 flowers 1 year ago in memory of…

_Posted by Julissa on 2026-01-16_

Hello this bonsai I got through 1-800 flowers 1 year ago in memory of my dad who passed right before Christmas it was growing a lot and doing so well till about a month ago it started to turn very brown I don’t trim it a lot and it’s still in its original pot but has grown a lot what can I do to help it

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## 3 comments

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2026-01-16

I am sorry to see that your bonsai is suffering a bit. It could be root bound and not absorbing any water when you are watering it. I would try soaking it in a larger container to get it rehydrated. Because Juniper‘s are outdoor plants, your home may be too dry and dark for it. I have one that I soak for a few minutes once a week and it is placed right up against a patio door to get enough light and it’s actually cooler because of the winter temperatures here in Indiana.

### Just a guy commented on 2026-01-22

Keep it outdoor and water it every day because they don’t live indoor. Move it outside ASAP

### Cottage Kicker commented on 2026-02-24

I’ve grown mine for 15 yrs inside but you need a 75 watt grow light and watch some vids on youtube- peter Chan…play lists junipers! They do like outside best…but don’t toss it outside in winter you will kill it…

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