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Pride of India Plant



What is
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Life Span
Perennial 0

Type
Tree 0

Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China 0

Types
Not Available 0

Number of Varieties
Not Available 0

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions 0

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13 0

AHS Heat Zone
12-9 0

Sunset Zone
H1, H2 0

Habit
Oval or Rounded 0

Information
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Plant Size
0

Minimum Height
610.00 cm 53

Minimum Width
910.00 cm 23

Plant Color
0

Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet 0

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor 0

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate 0

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green 0

Leaf Color in Summer
Green 0

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper 0

Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper 0

Shape
0

Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped 0

Thorns
No 0

Season
0

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall 0

Growing Conditions
0

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun 0

Growth Rate
Fast 0

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand 0

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral 0

Soil Drainage
Average 0

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall 0

Repeat Bloomer
Yes 0

Tolerances
Wet Site 0

Care
0

Where to Plant?
Ground 0

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores 0

Plant Maintenance
Low 0

Watering Plants
0

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs 0

In Summer
Lots of watering 0

In Spring
Moderate 0

In Winter
Average Water 0

Soil
0

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral 0

Soil Type
Loam, Sand 0

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average 0

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun 0

Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots 0

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer 0

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew 0

Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction 0

Facts
0

Flowers
Showy 0

Flower Petal Number
Single 0

Fruits
0

Showy Fruit
No 0

Edible Fruit
No 0

Fragrance
0

Fragrant Flower
No 0

Fragrant Fruit
No 0

Fragrant Leaf
No 0

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No 0

Showy Foliage
Yes 0

Showy Bark
Yes 0

Foliage Texture
Coarse 0

Foliage Sheen
Glossy 0

Evergreen
No 0

Invasive
No 0

Self-Sowing
No 0

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds 0

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes 0

Benefits
0

Uses
0

Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes 0

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics 0

Edible Uses
Sometimes 0

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree 0

Plant Benefits
0

Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar 0

Part of Plant Used
Leaves 0

Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil 0

Used As Indoor Plant
No 0

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes 0

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa 0

Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle, 0

In Hindi
जरुल 0

In German
Königinblume 0

In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa 0

In Spanish
Banabá Plant 0

In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa 0

In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante 0

In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała 0

In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa 0

Classification
0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Phylum
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Order
Myrtales 0

Family
Lythraceae 0

Genus
Lagerstroemia 0

Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids 0

Tribe
Not Available 0

Subfamily
Not Available 0

Number of Species
Not Available 0

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Importance of Pride of India

The importance of plants lies in their great contribution to human life and the environment. The importance of Pride of India is high as its benefits are more and so are Pride of India Facts. Every gardener must look for the required information on this plant before planting it. This will not only add expertise to your gardening hobby, but it will also help you understand its characteristics. Plants are useful to human beings in innumerable ways. They are the basic sources of food for all living beings on earth. They help to maintain the ecological balance of our planet. Pride of India plant is a Perennial plant and grows in habitat: Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates and Tropical regions. The appearance of the plant is as follows:

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Characteristics of Pride of India

The importance of a plant increases depending upon the plant facts. The choice of garden plant depends upon the characteristics whether the plant is flowering or non flowering, Perennial Flowers or Summer Plants. There are many characteristics of Pride of India. The characteristics make a huge difference in your garden plant choice. It is a non flowering plant. Learning about the characteristics of different plants will help you to identify them correctly. There are many characteristics of plants that makes them endlessly fascinating. Go ahead and explore all the characteristics of plants and become a successful gardener.

Benefits of Pride of India plant

Different plants have different benefits. Some plants have beauty benefits as well as medicinal uses. Since old age plants are used for treating and curing different diseases. Benefits of Pride of India plant are very important. They are as follows:

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All About Pride of India

Want to know all about Pride of India plant? Here we provide you with all the information about all plants in the garden. Taking care of garden plants is very much important to improve its life. They require pruning, proper watering and proper fertilizing. While considering Pride of India Care, fertilizers is very important. This plant requires, Apply 10-10-10 amount and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer for its growth. Its water requirements are as follows:

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