Blue Pacific Juniper Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Blue Pacific Juniper is a vigorous evergreen known for its striking blue-green foliage. It makes a perfect ground cover, spreading up to 6 feet, and is also a very effective erosion control plant. This evergreen grows well in full sun with good drainage. It is also drought tolerant and is ideal for plant lovers looking for a low-maintenance, adaptable plant.
Common Name |
Blue Pacific Juniper
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Juniperus conferta
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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 Pacific Juniper Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Blue Pacific Juniper.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Blue Pacific Juniper needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Blue Pacific Juniper needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Blue Pacific Juniper Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Blue Pacific Juniper to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Blue Pacific Juniper to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Blue Pacific Juniper Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Blue Pacific Juniper. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Blue Pacific Juniper plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Blue Pacific Juniper Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Blue Pacific Juniper plant. |
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Maximum Height |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
8 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Evergreen
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Is Blue Pacific Juniper toxic to pets? |
Yes
Blue Pacific Juniper are poisonous to pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Blue Pacific Juniper Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Blue Pacific 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 Pacific Juniper Native Region |
Find out where the Blue Pacific Juniper plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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