Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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, organic fertlizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, 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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
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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
Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Tampala
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Tampala
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Tampala
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Tampala
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Tampala
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Tampala
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Tampala and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Tampala and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Tampala and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Monterey Pine
Care of Tampala and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala 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 Tampala 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.