Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China, Japan
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Skin rash
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Blue point juniper tree
In German
Chionodoxa
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
Chionodoxa
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
enebro punto azul
In Greek
Chionodoxa
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Blue Point juniperi:
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Pinophyta
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Blue Point Juniper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper
Care of Chionodoxa and Blue Point Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.