Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Gray 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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
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
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Golden Chain Tree
In German
Königinblume
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Laburnum
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Laburnum
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Laburnum
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Złotokap
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Laburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Laburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Pride of India and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.