Description
- Common name:
- Dwarf Crepe Myrtle Tree
- Category:
- Shrubs, Trees
- Family:
- Lythraceae or Mehendi family
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Flowers
- Flowering season:
- March, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- Purple, Lilac or mauve
- Foliage color:
- Green
- Plant Height or length:
- 4 to 6 meters
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 2 to 4 meters
- Plant Form:
- Upright or Erect
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- Generally available in India in quantities of:
- Less than a hundred
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Plant Description:
- - This is actually a hybrid. Its origin not known - probably from China.
- Large, woody shrub to a small tree.
- Growing up to 3 to 4 m tall. Quite slow growing - takes many years to achieve that height.
- Leaves 7-12 cm long, and 3.5-6.5 cm broad.
- Flowers large on terminal panicle,18-25 cm long.
- Individual flowers are huge. They can be over 6 cms across. -
Growing tips:
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Here are some tips for caring for a pink Lagerstroemia plant:
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Plant your Lagerstroemia in well-draining soil in a location that receives full sun.
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Water your Lagerstroemia regularly, providing enough moisture to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can stress the plant.
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Fertilize your Lagerstroemia regularly with a balanced fertilizer, following the instructions on the label.
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Prune your Lagerstroemia in the late winter or early spring, removing any dead or damaged branches.
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Monitor your Lagerstroemia for signs of pests or diseases, and take appropriate action if necessary.
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Protect your Lagerstroemia from extreme cold, as it is not frost-tolerant. In areas with freezing temperatures, it is best to plant Lagerstroemia in a container that can be brought indoors during the winter
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Benefits:
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Here are some tips for caring for a pink Lagerstroemia plant:
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Plant your Lagerstroemia in well-draining soil in a location that receives full sun.
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Water your Lagerstroemia regularly, providing enough moisture to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can stress the plant.
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Fertilize your Lagerstroemia regularly with a balanced fertilizer, following the instructions on the label.
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Prune your Lagerstroemia in the late winter or early spring, removing any dead or damaged branches.
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Monitor your Lagerstroemia for signs of pests or diseases, and take appropriate action if necessary.
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Protect your Lagerstroemia from extreme cold, as it is not frost-tolerant. In areas with freezing temperatures, it is best to plant Lagerstroemia in a container that can be brought indoors during the winter
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