Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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, 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
QUICKSTICK
In German
Crapemyrtle
QUICKSTICK
In French
Crapemyrtle
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
QuickStick
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Quickstick
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Quickstick
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Quickstick Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Quickstick are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Quickstick
Care of Crapemyrtle and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.