Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
पवित्र कमल
In German
Crapemyrtle
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Crapemyrtle
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
loto sagrado
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus
Care of Crapemyrtle and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.