Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, 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, Water more in summer, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Crapemyrtle
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Crapemyrtle
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
lirio oriental
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Oriental Lily
Family
Lythraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily
Care of Crapemyrtle and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.