Mondo Grass

Juniper

About Mondo Grass and Juniper

Mondo Grass

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Japan

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

50170

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-114-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

2.30 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Indigo, Dark Blue, Black

Blue Violet, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Regular watering during dry periods

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits

Other Uses

useful as a ground cover

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPHIOPOGON japonicus

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

Mondo Grass

Aaraar

In German

Mondo Grass

Wacholder

In French

Mondo Grass

Genévrier

In Spanish

Ophiopogon planiscapus

Juniperus

In Greek

Mondo Grass

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

Mondo Grass

Jałowiec

In Polish

Mondo Grass

Juniperus

In Latin

Mondo Grass

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Liliales

Pinales

Family

Liliaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Ophiopogon

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

5067

1 27800

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Properties of Mondo Grass and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Mondo Grass and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Mondo Grass and Juniper. Mondo Grass doesn't have thorns and Juniper doesn't have thorns. Also Mondo Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Mondo Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Juniper has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Mondo Grass and Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Juniper

Season and care of Mondo Grass and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mondo Grass and Juniper Physical Information

Mondo Grass and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Juniper are as follows:

Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Mondo Grass and Juniper

Care of Mondo Grass and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.