Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Beans
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
बीजपत्र
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Cotyledon
In French
Monterey Pine
Cotyledon
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Cotyledon
In Greek
Monterey Pine
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Cotyledon
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Liścień
Phylum
Pinophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Cotyledon. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Cotyledon Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon
Care of Monterey Pine and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.