Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Argentina, Chile
Types
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Araucaria araucana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
ARAUCARIA araucana
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
In Hindi
Angelonia
Monkey Puzzle Tree
In German
Angelonia
Chilenische Araukarie
In French
Angelonia
Araucaria du Chili
In Spanish
Angelonia
araucaria o pehuén
In Greek
Angelonia
Monkey Puzzle Tree
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Monkey Puzzle Tree
In Polish
Angelonia
Araukaria chilijska
In Latin
Angelonia
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Angelonia
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree
Season and care of Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree Physical Information
Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
- Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree
Care of Angelonia and Monkey Puzzle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.