Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
China
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
slash pine
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Hydrangea
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Hortensie
In French
slash pine
Hortensia
In Spanish
pino slash
Hortensia
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Hortênsia
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Hortensja
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Slash Pine and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Slash Pine and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Slash Pine and Centipede Grass
Care of Slash Pine and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.