Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America
Melanesia
Types
Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus cedrus, Juniperus deltoides
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Kidney problems
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Incense, useful as a ground cover
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Blue Rug Juniper
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Blue Rug Juniper Grass
Copperleaf
In German
Blauer Teppich Juniper Grass
Copperleaf
In French
Bleu Tapis Juniper Herbe
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Alfombra azul Juniper Hierba
copperleaf
In Greek
Μπλε κουβέρτα Juniper Grass
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
O tapete azul Juniper grama
Copperleaf
In Polish
Niebieski dywan Jałowiec Trawa
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Blue Rug Juniperus Grass
Copperleaf
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cupressaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf
Season and care of Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Rug Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Rug Juniper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Rug Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf Physical Information
Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Rug Juniper height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf are as follows:
Blue Rug Juniper flower color: Not Available
Blue Rug Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf
Care of Blue Rug Juniper and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Rug Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Rug Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.