Quickstick

Crapemyrtle

About Quickstick and Crapemyrtle

Quickstick

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

-50

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry Conditions

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Glossy

Evergreen

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Quickstick

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Gliricidia

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

550

1 27800

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Properties of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Crapemyrtle. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like . 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 Quickstick and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Quickstick and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Quickstick and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle

Care of Quickstick and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.