Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
ANANAS
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Pineapple
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
अनानास
In German
Crapemyrtle
Ananas
In French
Crapemyrtle
Ananas
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Piña
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Abacaxi
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Ananas
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Pineapple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Myrtales
Bromeliales
Family
Lythraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Pineapple
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Crapemyrtle and Pineapple Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Pineapple are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Crapemyrtle and Pineapple
Care of Crapemyrtle and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.