Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
जरुल
red leaved rose
In German
Königinblume
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Rosa glauca
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Pride of India and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Pride of India and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pride of India and Redleaf Rose
Care of Pride of India and Redleaf Rose 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 Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.