Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, No fertilizers needed
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SABAL yapa
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Huano, Thatch Palm
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
हुआन
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Huan
Crapemyrtle
In French
Huan
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Huan
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Χουάν
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Huan
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Huan
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Huano
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Sabal
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Corypheae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Huano and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Huano and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Huano and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Huano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Huano is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Huano and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Huano and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Huano and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Huano flower color: Ivory
Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Huano and Crapemyrtle
Care of Huano and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Huano 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 Huano 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.