Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
California, Mexico
Types
Echium pininana
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Tree Echium
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Baum Aciam
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Monterey Pine
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Monterey Pine
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Monterey Pine. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Monterey Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Monterey Pine season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Tree Echium and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine
Care of Tree Echium and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.