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Juniperus arizonica Care Guide
Care guide for Juniperus arizonica: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Juniperus arizonica is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-6.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~9.1 m (30.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Arizona, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas.
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