Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Tree
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
conjugatum, aureum, furfuraceum,rubrum
  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, subtropical regions, Tropical areas
  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna, Ivory
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
  
Cylindrical
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water daily during growing season
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
DICTYOSPERMA album
  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
Common Name
Hurricane Palm, Princess Palm
  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
In Hindi
Princess Palm
  
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
In German
Princess Palm
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In French
Palmiste blanc
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Spanish
Princess Palm
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Greek
Princess Palm
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Portuguese
Princess Palm
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Polish
Princess Palm
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Latin
Princess Palm
  
Crapemyrtle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arecales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Dictyosperma
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Areceae
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Subfamily
Arecoideae
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Princess Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Princess Palm is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Princess Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Princess Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Princess Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna and Ivory
Princess Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle
Care of Princess Palm and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Princess Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Princess Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.