Chinese juniper

For Chinese junipers, watering should be done only when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry to the touch. Water the plant thoroughly and deeply, ensuring that the water is penetrating the entire root zone. Chinese junipers should be watered roughly once a week but this can depend on environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. During the summer months, more frequent waterings may be necessary if the soil is drying more quickly. In this case, it's best to water more deeply but less frequently.

Chinese juniper is best grown in bright, indirect sunlight. It should receive 4-6 hours of sun exposure each day, preferably in the morning. Keep the plant in a location that receives direct sunlight in the morning and filtered light in the afternoon and evening. Avoid exposing the plant to full sun during the hottest part of the day, as this may scorch the foliage.

Chinese juniper plants (Juniperus chinensis 'Daniel's Dwarf') are best pruned in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning should be done by removing any dead, damaged or overgrown branches and thinning out the canopy to allow more light and air circulation to the inner parts of the plant. It is generally best to remove no more than 1-third of the branches in any 1 pruning session. On older plants it may be beneficial to perform moderate specific branch removal to improve shaping and increase air circulation.