Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Canary Islands
Melanesia
Types
Lotus berthelotii
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
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
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Acalyphoideae
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:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
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.