Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
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
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In German
Königinblume
Lorbeer
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
laurier
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
laurel
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
louro
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
wawrzynu
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
sinus laurus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lythraceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Laurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Bay Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Bay Laurel? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Bay Laurel. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Bay Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Bay Laurel has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. 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 Pride of India and Bay Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Pride of India and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Pride of India and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pride of India and Bay Laurel
Care of Pride of India and Bay Laurel 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 Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.