Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Crapemyrtle
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Crapemyrtle
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand
Care of Crapemyrtle and Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.