Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray 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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Compost
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
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
Phylum
Pinophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Cornflower
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Cornflower Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Cornflower are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Cornflower
Care of Monterey Pine and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.