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About Blue Point Juniper and Cumin


About Cumin and Blue Point Juniper


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Herbs  

Origin
China, Japan  
Mediterranean, Northern Africa  

Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia  
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin  

Number of Varieties
3  
3  
99+

Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained  
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-1  

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  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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  

Habit
Pyramidal  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
365.76 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
243.84 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
White, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Sandy Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like  
Compound  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Wildlife  
Insects  

Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing  
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite  
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used as essential oil  
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'  
CUMINUM cyminum  

Common Name
Blue point juniper  
Cumin  

In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree  
जीरा संयंत्र  

In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder  
Kümmelpflanze  

In French
Point bleu genévrier  
Usine de cumin  

In Spanish
enebro punto azul  
planta de comino  

In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο  
εργοστάσιο κύμινο  

In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul  
Cumin planta  

In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca  
Kmin roślin  

In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:  
Cumin plant  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Pinophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Pinopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Pinales  
Apiales  

Family
Cupressaceae  
Apiaceae  

Genus
Juniperus  
Cuminum  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Scandiceae  

Subfamily
-  
Apioideae  

Number of Species
67  
99+
100  

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Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Cumin. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Cumin 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 Cumin 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 Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin

Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Point Juniper and Cumin Physical Information

Blue Point Juniper and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin are as follows:

Care of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin

Care of Blue Point Juniper and Cumin 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 Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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