Pinkroot

Parrot's Beak

About Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak

Pinkroot

Parrot's Beak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Canary Islands

Types

Lotus berthelotii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-88-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Red, Gold, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Spine-edged leaves

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

LOTUS berthelotii

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

In Hindi

pinkroot

Parrot's Beak

In German

Spigelia

Papageienschnabel

In French

Spigelia

Le Bec de perroquet

In Spanish

Spigelia

Pico de loro

In Greek

Spigelia

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Bico do Papagaio

In Polish

Spigelia

Dziób papugi

In Latin

Spigelia

Parrot rostri

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fabales

Family

Loganiceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Lotus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Loteae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

60150

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak

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

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak

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

Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak Physical Information

Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver

Care of Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak

Care of Pinkroot and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.