Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
अरवी
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Colocasia
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
Colocasia
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Colocasia
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Kolokazja
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
Colocasia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Araceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Taro? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Taro. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Taro 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 Taro 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Taro
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Taro Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Taro are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Taro
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done . In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.