Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Canary Islands
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Parrot's Beak
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Papageienschnabel
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Pico de loro
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Dziób papugi
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.