Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
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
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Macadamia
In German
Königinblume
Macadamia
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Macadamia
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Macadamia
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Macadamia
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Macadamia
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Macadamia
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Macadamia
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Macadamia? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Macadamia. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Macadamia 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 Macadamia 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 Macadamia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Macadamia
Season and care of Pride of India and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Macadamia Physical Information
Pride of India and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Macadamia are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Pride of India and Macadamia
Care of Pride of India and Macadamia 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 Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.