Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Crapemyrtle
Order
Commelinales
Myrtales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw 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.