Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
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 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
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, 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
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
BRAHEA armata
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
In Hindi
जरुल
Mexican Blue Palm
In German
Königinblume
Mexican Blue Palm
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Palmier bleu du Mexique
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
palma blanca
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Mexican Blue Palm
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Mexican Blue Palm
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Mexican Blue Palm
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Mexican Blue Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Brahea
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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 Mexican Blue Palm
Season and care of Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm Physical Information
Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
- Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Care of Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm
Care of Pride of India and Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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 Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.