Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In German
Königinblume
Osage Orange
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Osage orange
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Osage naranja
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Osage laranja
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Maclura
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Osage Orange. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Osage Orange
Season and care of Pride of India and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Osage Orange Physical Information
Pride of India and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Osage Orange are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Osage Orange
Care of Pride of India and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.