Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
moist forests, Tropical areas, Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Rose, Bronze, Brown, Sandy Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water Deeply, Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Heart problems, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Branch, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
CERBERA manghas
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Arbon, Mifukuragi, Beach Milkwood, Dog Bane, Dog Bone, Grey Milkwood, Milkwood, Grey, Milkwood, Pink Eyed Cerbera, Rubber Tree
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Bintaro
In German
penstemon parryi
Pong pong
In French
penstemon parryi
Faux manguier
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Pong pong
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Pong pong
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Pong pong
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Pong pong
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Pong pong
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Plumerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Pong-pong season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Pong-pong is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pong-pong is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Pong-pong height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Pong-pong flower color: White and Pink
- Pong-pong leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Pong-pong include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pong-pong pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pong-pong needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.