Blue Star Juniper Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Blue Star Juniper is a small, exquisite plant. This low-maintenance, slow-growing shrub can give any landscape year-round color and texture. Its growth requires plenty of light, and well-drained soil is ideal for this shrub's growth. Once established, this little plant can withstand drought, making it perfect for small and big gardens.
Common Name |
Blue Star juniper, Flaky Juniper, Himalayan Juniper, Singleseed Juniper
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
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Genus
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Juniperus
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Cupressales
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Blue Star Juniper Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Blue Star Juniper.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Blue Star Juniper needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Blue Star Juniper needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Blue Star Juniper Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Blue Star Juniper to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Blue Star Juniper prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Blue Star Juniper Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Blue Star Juniper. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Blue Star Juniper plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
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Blue Star Juniper Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Blue Star Juniper plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Light Green
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Blue Star Juniper toxic to pets? |
Yes
Blue Star Juniper is also toxic to cats. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Blue Star Juniper Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Blue Star Juniper, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Blue Star Juniper Native Region |
Find out where the Blue Star Juniper plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Taiwan (Province of China)
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