Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
बिगोनिया
In German
Crapemyrtle
Begonie
In French
Crapemyrtle
Begonia
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Begonia
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Begônia
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Begonia
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Begonia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lythraceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Begonia
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Begonia Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Begonia are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Begonia
Care of Crapemyrtle and Begonia 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 Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.