Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
10-6
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cylindrical
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Echeveria
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Echeveria
Crapemyrtle
In French
Echeveria
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Echeveria
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Echeveria
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Echeveria
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Aeonium
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Myrtales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Echeveria
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sedeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echeveria and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Echeveria and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Crapemyrtle season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Echeveria and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Echeveria and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Echeveria and Crapemyrtle
Care of Echeveria and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.