Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
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South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Cordyline
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Cordyline
In German
Crapemyrtle
Cordyline
In French
Crapemyrtle
cordyline
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
cordyline
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Cordyline
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Cordyline
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Cordyline
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Lythraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Cordyline
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Cordyline
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Cordyline is while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is .
Crapemyrtle and Cordyline Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Cordyline are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color:
Care of Crapemyrtle and Cordyline
Care of Crapemyrtle and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.