Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
Hydrangea
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Hortensie
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Hortensia
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Hortênsia
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Hortensja
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
Hibiscus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Ophiuroides
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Point Juniper does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Point Juniper has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis and wheezing and Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.