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