Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, 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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Black Currant
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Crapemyrtle
Carandas
In French
Crapemyrtle
karondas
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
karondas
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
karondas
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
karondas
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
karondas
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
karondas
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Lythraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Karonda
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Karonda Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Karonda are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Karonda
Care of Crapemyrtle and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.