Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Ginkgo
In German
Königinblume
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Myrtales
Ginkgoales
Family
Lythraceae
Ginkgoaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Ginkgo
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Cycad
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Ginkgo
Season and care of Pride of India and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Ginkgo Physical Information
Pride of India and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Ginkgo are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Pride of India and Ginkgo
Care of Pride of India and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.