Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Lotus berthelotii
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Tabernaemontana
In German
Papageienschnabel
Tabernaemontana
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Lotus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine
Care of Parrot's Beak and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.