Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Korean Stewartia – S. koreana
Silky Stewartia – S. malacodendron
Tall Stewartia – S. monadelpha
Mountain Stewartia – S. ovata
Japanese Stewartia – S. pseudocamellia
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Leaves, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STEWARTIA pseudocamellia
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Japanese Stewartia
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Japanese Stewartia
जरुल
In German
japanische Stewartia
Königinblume
In French
japanische Stewartia
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Stewartia japonesa
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Japanese Stewartia
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Stewartia japonês
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
japoński Stewartia
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Stewartia Italica
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Stewartia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India
Season and care of Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Stewartia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Stewartia is Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Stewartia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India Physical Information
Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Stewartia height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India are as follows:
Japanese Stewartia flower color: White
Japanese Stewartia leaf color: Light Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India
Care of Japanese Stewartia and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Stewartia pruning is done 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 Japanese Stewartia 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.