Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
China, South-Central United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Mixed deciduous forest, Roadsides
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cassia grandis
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Pink Shower Tree
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Pink Shower Tree
जरुल
In German
Rosa Shower Tree
Königinblume
In French
Cassia grandis
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Cassia grandis
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Ροζ δέντρο ντους
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
marimari
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Różowy Prysznic Drzewo
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Pink arbor imber
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cassia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cassia Grandis and Pride of India
Season and care of Cassia Grandis and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Grandis and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Grandis season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Grandis is Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Grandis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Cassia Grandis and Pride of India Physical Information
Cassia Grandis and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Grandis height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Grandis and Pride of India are as follows:
Cassia Grandis flower color: Pink and Yellow green
Cassia Grandis leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cassia Grandis and Pride of India
Care of Cassia Grandis and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Grandis pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Cassia Grandis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.