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