Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
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
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
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
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Monterey Pine
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
अरवी
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Monterey Pine
Colocasia
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Colocasia
In Greek
Monterey Pine
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Colocasia
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Kolokazja
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Taro
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and Taro Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Taro are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Monterey Pine and Taro
Care of Monterey Pine and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done . In summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.