Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Peach
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Applicable
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
flowering maple
जरुल
In German
Schönmalve
Königinblume
In French
érable floraison
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
arce de floración
Banabá Plant
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Abutilon
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Abutilon
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Pride of India
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Pride of India Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Pride of India are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Maple and Pride of India
Care of Flowering Maple and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.