Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
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
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Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Aaraar
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Wacholder
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Genévrier
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Juniperus
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Juniperus
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Juniperus
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Pinales
Brassicales
Family
Cupressaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Tropaeolum
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Mashua
Season and care of Juniper and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Mashua Physical Information
Juniper and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Mashua are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Juniper and Mashua
Care of Juniper and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.