Water
Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Coralgem · Parrot's Beak Lotus Vine · Parrot's-Beak
Lotus berthelotii, the Coral Gem, is a trailing plant native to the Canary Islands, known for its vibrant orange-red, pea-like flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
100% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun
Water when topsoil is dry
100% intensity
Reduce in winter
Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
100% intensity
Avoid frost
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during growing season
100% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or leggy stems to promote vigor and a fuller appearance.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Root cuttings in moist, well-draining soil or water.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lotus Berthelotii (Lotus berthelotii)
Where Lotus Berthelotii (Lotus berthelotii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lotus |
| Species | Lotus berthelotii |
Similar in genus Lotus
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