Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
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Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Stem
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
regal geranium
In German
Longleaf Pine
Regal Geranie
In French
pin des marais
geranium royale
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
geranio regia
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
gerânio régio
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
regal geranium
In Latin
longleaf pinus
regal geranium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color:
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium
Care of Longleaf Pine and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.