Crapemyrtle

Elephant Bush

About Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush

Crapemyrtle

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

5030

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1010-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Green, Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cylindrical

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 if you want to improve plant shape, 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 early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

क्रेप मेहंदी

Elephant Bush

In German

Crapemyrtle

Elephant Bush

In French

Crapemyrtle

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Crapemyrtle

elefante Bush

In Greek

Crapemyrtle

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Crapemyrtle

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Crapemyrtle

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Crapemyrtle

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Lythraceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

501

1 27800

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Properties of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush. Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Crapemyrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush

Care of Crapemyrtle and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.