Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Candytuft
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Candytuft
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Schleifenblume
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
candytuft
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
candytuft
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
candytuft
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
ibero
Monterey Pine
In Polish
candytuft
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candytuft and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Candytuft and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candytuft and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Candytuft and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candytuft and Monterey Pine
Care of Candytuft and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candytuft 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.