Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Saguaro
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Saguaro
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Saguaro
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Saguaro
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Saguaro
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Saguaro
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Saguaro
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Saguaro
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Saguaro and Monterey Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Saguaro and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About Saguaro and Monterey Pine. Saguaro has thorns and Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Saguaro does not have fragrant flowers. Saguaro has allergic reactions like Not Available and Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saguaro and Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saguaro and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Saguaro and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saguaro and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Saguaro and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Saguaro flower color: White and Green
Saguaro leaf color: Not Available
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saguaro and Monterey Pine
Care of Saguaro and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saguaro 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.