Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
  
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
not available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Elliptic to oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
don't fertilize in winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Latex
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Making rubber, Making tyres
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
FICUS elastica
  
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
Rubber Plant
  
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
रबड़ का पौधा
  
In German
Crapemyrtle
  
Ficus elastica
  
In French
Crapemyrtle
  
Ficus elastica
  
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
  
ficus
  
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
  
ελαστικός φίκος
  
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
  
fábrica de borracha
  
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
  
gumy roślin
  
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
  
Flexilis herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Ficus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
  
Ficeae
  
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available