Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Königinblume
Ajowan
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Ajowan
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
aipo
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
seler
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Pride of India and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Pride of India and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Ajwain plant
Care of Pride of India and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.