Parrot's Beak

Crested Iris

About Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris

Parrot's Beak

Crested Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Origin

Canary Islands

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Lotus berthelotii

Number of Varieties

430

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained

Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Gold, Orange Red

White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Spine-edged leaves

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

Medium, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Bees, Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOTUS berthelotii

IRIS cristata

Common Name

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

Crested Iris

In Hindi

Parrot's Beak

कलगी आइरिस

In German

Papageienschnabel

Crested Iris

In French

Le Bec de perroquet

Crested Iris

In Spanish

Pico de loro

Crested Iris

In Greek

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

Crested Iris

In Portuguese

Bico do Papagaio

Crested Iris

In Polish

Dziób papugi

Czubaty Iris

In Latin

Parrot rostri

iubatum Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Streptophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asparagales

Family

Fabaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Lotus

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Loteae

Irideae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

150210

1 27800

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Properties of Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris

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

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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris

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

Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris Physical Information

Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris are as follows:

Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris

Care of Parrot's Beak and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.