Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
California, Mexico
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PINUS radiata
Common Name
False Indigo
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
इंडिगो
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
falsches Indigo
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
faux Indigo
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Monterey Pine
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Monterey Pine
In Latin
falsum indicum
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of False Indigo and Monterey Pine
Season and care of False Indigo and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Monterey Pine Physical Information
False Indigo and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Monterey Pine are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Monterey Pine
Care of False Indigo and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo 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.