Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
-
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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 Shape
Spinach Type
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Radish plant
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
मूली
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Rettich Pflanze
Crapemyrtle
In French
usine de radis
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
planta de rábano
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
φυτικά ραπανάκι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
planta radish
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
rzodkiewka roślin
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
raphanus herba
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Raphanus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Radish Plant is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Radish Plant is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Radish Plant flower color: White
Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle
Care of Radish Plant and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radish Plant pruning is done 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 Radish Plant 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.