Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Hydrangea
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Hortensie
In French
Monterey Pine
Hortensia
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Hortensia
In Greek
Monterey Pine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Hortensja
Family
Pinaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Monterey Pine and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Chaco. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Monterey Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Chaco has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and 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 Monterey Pine and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Chaco
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Chaco Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Chaco are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Chaco
Care of Monterey Pine and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.