Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Types
Myrtus nivellei
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Saharan myrtle
Crapemyrtle
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Myrtus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.