Parrot's Beak

Applemint

About Parrot's Beak and Applemint

Parrot's Beak

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Canary Islands

Southern Europe

Types

Lotus berthelotii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm980.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm2.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Gold, Orange Red

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green, Silver

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Silver

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Silver

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Spine-edged leaves

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOTUS berthelotii

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

Parrot's Beak

Applemint Tree

In German

Papageienschnabel

Applemint Baum

In French

Le Bec de perroquet

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

Pico de loro

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Bico do Papagaio

Árvore applemint

In Polish

Dziób papugi

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Parrot rostri

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Streptophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Lotus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Loteae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

1502

1 27800

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Properties of Parrot's Beak and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of Parrot's Beak and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Parrot's Beak and Applemint. Parrot's Beak doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Parrot's Beak does not have fragrant flowers. Parrot's Beak has allergic reactions like and Applemint 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 Parrot's Beak and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Applemint

Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

Parrot's Beak and Applemint Physical Information

Parrot's Beak and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Applemint are as follows:

Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Parrot's Beak and Applemint

Care of Parrot's Beak and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.