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About Parrot's Beak and Sasanqua


About Sasanqua and Parrot's Beak


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
Shrub  

Origin
Canary Islands  
Japan  

Types
Lotus berthelotii  
-  

Number of Varieties
4  
15  
99+

Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained  
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
7-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Prostrate/Trailing  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red  
White, Gold  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Green  
Black, Brown  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Divison  
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings  

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  
Needs less watering  

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  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K  
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot  

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

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
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  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
-  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii  
CAMELLIA sasanqua  

Common Name
Parrot's Beak Winged Pea  
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia  

In Hindi
Parrot's Beak  
sasanqua  

In German
Papageienschnabel  
sasanqua  

In French
Le Bec de perroquet  
sasanqua  

In Spanish
Pico de loro  
sasanqua  

In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου  
sasanqua  

In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio  
Sasankya  

In Polish
Dziób papugi  
Sasankya  

In Latin
Parrot rostri  
Sasankya  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Streptophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Theales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Theaceae  

Genus
Lotus  
Camellia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Loteae  
-  

Subfamily
Faboideae  
-  

Number of Species
150  
99+
250  
99+

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Properties of Parrot's Beak and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Sasanqua

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

Parrot's Beak and Sasanqua Physical Information

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

Care of Parrot's Beak and Sasanqua

Care of Parrot's Beak and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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