Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, 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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Water Celery
Aaraar
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Wacholder
In French
Céleri d'eau
Genévrier
In Spanish
El apio agua
Juniperus
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Jałowiec
In Polish
Seler Woda
Juniperus
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Apioideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Juniper
Season and care of Water Celery and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Juniper Physical Information
Water Celery and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Juniper are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Water Celery and Juniper
Care of Water Celery and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.