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About Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Parrot's Beak


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Perennial  
Shrub  

Origin
Canary Islands  
Melanesia  

Types
Lotus berthelotii  
-  

Number of Varieties
4  
12  

Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Prostrate/Trailing  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Divison  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

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 leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
Parrot's Beak Winged Pea  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
Parrot's Beak  
Copperleaf  

In German
Papageienschnabel  
Copperleaf  

In French
Le Bec de perroquet  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
Pico de loro  
copperleaf  

In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
Dziób papugi  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
Parrot rostri  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Streptophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Lotus  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Loteae  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
Faboideae  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
150  
99+
462  
99+

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Properties of Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf

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

Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf Physical Information

Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf

Care of Parrot's Beak and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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