Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Biennials
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Yellow Orange
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
  
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
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
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Hindi
जरुल
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In German
Königinblume
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Hedysarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Capparis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana pruning is done 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 Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.