Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Rats
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
BUTEA monosperma
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
पलाश
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Flamme -of -the- Wald
In French
Monterey Pine
Flame -of-the -forest
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Llama - de - la - bosque
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Chama -of-the -forest
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Płomień -of -the- las
In Latin
Pine
Flamma -of - Silva
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest
Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
- Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest
Care of Monterey Pine and Flame-of-the-forest include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.