African Iris

Monterey Pine

About African Iris and Monterey Pine

African Iris

Monterey Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

California, Mexico

Types

Perennial

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Number of Varieties

505

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm2,440.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

very little fertilizers at a time

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Root

Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

PINUS radiata

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Monterey Pine

In Hindi

African Iris

मोंटेरी पाइन

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Monterey-Kiefer

In French

African Iris

Monterey Pine

In Spanish

Iris africano

El pino de Monterrey

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

Monterey Pine

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Monterey Pine

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Monterey Pine

In Latin

African Iris

Pine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Asparagales

Pinales

Family

Iridaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Dietes

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Pinoideae

Number of Species

3006

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Monterey Pine

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Monterey Pine. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 African Iris and Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Monterey Pine

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

African Iris and Monterey Pine Physical Information

African Iris and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Monterey Pine are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of African Iris and Monterey Pine

Care of African Iris and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.