Crepe myrtle grow and care – tree of the genus Lagerstroemia also known as Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica, Crepe myrtle perennial deciduous used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, temperate, tropics or desert climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves color green elliptic shape.
Crepe myrtle flowers
Flower fragrant color can be: white, pink, red or purple, the flower wrinkled like a crepe (like the Crepe myrtle).
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How to grow Crepe myrtle growing and care:
Slightly acid soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Recommended planting season?
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
3-6 m, 10-20 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Flower wrinkled like a crepe (like the Crepe myrtle), the flowers can be in the color: white, pink, red or purple,
Scientific name:
Lagerstroemia
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