Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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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
Linear
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Fever
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Crapemyrtle
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Crapemyrtle
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Fiber opticus Grass
Family
Lythraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Isolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Crapemyrtle and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.