Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Temperate Regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Silver Sage
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Silver Sage
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
silver Sage
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Silver Sage
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Monterey Pine
In Polish
silver Sage
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Silver Sage and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Silver Sage and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Monterey Pine
Care of Silver Sage and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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.