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title: "I just bought a juniper bonsai today. The lady at the shop said it…"
description: "I just bought a juniper bonsai today. The lady at the shop said it doesn't have drainage holes because they put rocks under the soil in the pot. How do I know…"
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published: "2026-02-18T00:59:07.224335Z"
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# I just bought a juniper bonsai today. The lady at the shop said it…

_Publié par Gabriel le 2026-02-18_

I just bought a juniper bonsai today. The lady at the shop said it doesn't have drainage holes because they put rocks under the soil in the pot. How do I know how much I would need to water in this scenario?? (Ignore the blue flowers in the back lol)

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## 7 commentaires

### Nunyabzwx a commenté le 2026-02-18

Sorry i have no idea but good luck to you. I have a hard time with any bonsai 🙈

### BritneyMC a commenté le 2026-02-20

I’ve never seen a potted bonsai like that that doesn’t have drainage holes. Rocks in the bottom usually don’t work but don’t this comment as gospel 🤣. Usually I water mine by just submerging the whole thing but then I would make sure and tip it to drain the excess water when you do. Good luck! She’s cute.

#### BritneyMC ha respondido el 2026-02-20

PS Junipers need to be outside! Hopefully you don’t have frost where you live but I’ve killed a couple by having them indoors.

### Vince a commenté le 2026-03-19

They need drainage, you can use a diamond drill bit and put a few holes in, or put this plant in a slightly bigger pot with holes. They also need to be outside, or they will die. I water until the water runs out of the drain holes.

### Pik a commenté le 2026-03-23

I just got one myself and found out it had no drainage hole! I'm hoping to use a ceramic drill bit to make holes in the bottom. All be putting them outside tomorrow as the temperature will be dipping to bellow 30 tonight.

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#### Gabriel ha respondido el 2026-03-23

I ended up finding some drainage pots (3 pack) on Amazon for cheap. They seem to drain well and has been growing new leaves in the outside weather

### Pik a commenté le 2026-03-23

Awesome!

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