Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ISOLEPIS cernua
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
Crapemyrtle
In French
Fibre optique Herbe
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Hierba de fibra óptica
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Fibra Óptica Relva
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Światłowody Trawa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Fiber opticus Grass
Crapemyrtle
Family
Cyperaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Isolepis
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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.