Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
अंजीर
In German
Crapemyrtle
Feige
In French
Crapemyrtle
figue
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
higo
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Σύκο
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Figura
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Figa
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Ficus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Ficeae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig
Care of Crapemyrtle and Kadota Fig 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 Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.