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Juncus mini: Care and growing tips for a touch of miniature greenery

Juncus mini, with its thin, delicate stems, is a charming and easy-to-grow houseplant. Its miniature appearance and ability to thrive in humid conditions make it an ideal choice for terrariums, mini gardens or floral arrangements.

Interest in terrarium

Juncus mini is particularly suited to terrariums, where its need for high humidity can be easily met. It thrives in a warm, humid environment, making it an excellent choice for tropical and aquatic terrariums.

Exposure and temperature

• Light: Juncus mini prefers bright but indirect light. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, as it can burn the stems.
• Temperature: The ideal temperature for Juncus mini is between 5°C and 24°C .

Watering

• Humidity: Juncus mini needs regular watering to keep the substrate constantly moist, even slightly soggy.
• Frequency: Generally, watering every day or every other day is necessary, especially in hot weather.
• Water: Use room temperature, non-calcareous water to water your Juncus mini.

Substrate

• Mix: Use a mixture of potting soil and sphagnum moss for optimal drainage or just dehydrated sphagnum moss .
• Water retention: A substrate that retains water well is essential for Juncus mini.

Fertilizer

• Period: During the growing season (spring and summer), provide a balanced liquid fertilizer for green plants every two weeks.
• Dosage: Dilute the fertilizer halfway to avoid burning the roots.
• Reduction: Reduce or stop fertilizing in the fall and winter.

Repotting

• Frequency: Repot the Juncus mini every year, in spring, in a pot slightly larger than the previous one.
• Potting Soil: Use fresh, well-drained potting soil for potting.

Multiplication

Juncus mini is easily propagated by dividing the clumps in spring and summer.

Mistakes to avoid

• Overwatering: Although Juncus mini likes humidity, excess standing water can lead to root rot. Make sure the pot or terrarium has good drainage.
• Lack of light: A lack of light can weaken the plant and make its stems less green.
• Drying out: Lack of watering can cause the stems to dry out and the plant to die.

With its miniature appearance and easy maintenance, the Juncus mini is the ideal plant to bring a touch of greenery and freshness to your interior. Let yourself be seduced by its simplicity and its ability to adapt to different types of containers!

Additional Tips

• Pruning: Pruning is not necessary for Juncus mini, but you can trim the ends of the stems if you want to control its growth.
• Association: Juncus mini combines well with other miniature plants that like humidity, such as mosses, ferns or carnivorous plants.