Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Yellow, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, 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
  
fertilize in summer, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Skin cuts
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
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
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
ECHINOCACTUS
  
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
  
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
echinocactus
  
In German
Crapemyrtle
  
echinocactus
  
In French
Crapemyrtle
  
echinocactus
  
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
  
echinocactus
  
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
  
Echinocactus
  
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
  
Echinocactus
  
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
  
Echinocactus
  
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
  
Echinocactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Echinocactus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
  
Cacteae
  
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus
Care of Crapemyrtle and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.