Pinkroot

Crapemyrtle

About Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle

Pinkroot

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-10

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Spigelia

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Myrtales

Family

Loganiceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Spigelia

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

6050

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Properties of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle

Care of Pinkroot and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.