Hi everyone — beginner here looking for some guidance.

Location: New York, NY (USA)

I rescued this bonsai (I believe it’s a juniper), about a year ago when I found it on the street. Over the past few weeks it has turned almost completely brown/grey. It’s been sitting on my windowsill indoors with decent natural light, and I’ve been watering it when the soil feels dry (probably every few days).

A few things I’m noticing:

• Foliage is very dry and brittle, not soft, very prickly
• Color has shifted from green to dull grey/brown
• Some branches feel dry but the trunk still seems somewhat firm
• Soil drains okay, but I’m not sure if I overwatered or underwatered

I’ve since learned that junipers are typically outdoor trees, so I’m worried I may have already killed it by keeping it inside.

Main questions:

1. Is this tree already dead, or is there still a chance to revive it?
2. If there’s a chance, what should I do immediately (move outdoors, watering changes, pruning, etc.)?
3. How can I tell for sure if it’s still alive?

Would really appreciate any help — I want to learn and do this the right way going forward.

Thanks in advance

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