Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
बैंगन
In German
Crapemyrtle
Aubergine
In French
Crapemyrtle
Aubergine
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Berenjena
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Berinjela
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Bakłażan
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Eggplant
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Eggplant
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Eggplant Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Eggplant are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Eggplant
Care of Crapemyrtle and Eggplant 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 Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.