Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Aaron Caladium
In German
Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium
In French
Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Family
Lythraceae
Araceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium
Care of Crapemyrtle and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.