Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Lotus berthelotii
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Papageienschnabel
Crapemyrtle
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Streptophyta
Spermatophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Lotus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Loteae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle
Care of Parrot's Beak and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.