Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
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
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
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
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
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
Properties of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Brunfelsia americana. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.