Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Aaraar
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Wacholder
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Genévrier
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Juniperus
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Juniperus
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Juniperus
Buddha manus
Arbor
Family
Cupressaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Juniper and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Juniper and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juniper and Buddha's Hand
Care of Juniper and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.