Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
Periwinkle
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Immergrün
In French
Monterey Pine
Pervenche
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Bígaro
In Greek
Monterey Pine
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Mirta
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Barwinek
Phylum
Pinophyta
Mollusca
Class
Pinopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Pinaceae
Apocynaceae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Periwinkle
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Periwinkle Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Periwinkle are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Monterey Pine and Periwinkle
Care of Monterey Pine and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.