How to grow and care for Lagerstroemia speciosa DC.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lagerstroemia speciosa DC., Giant crape-myrtle, Giant crepe-myrtle
Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Lagerstroemia speciosa DC.
How often should I water?
check Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Lagerstroemia speciosa DC. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Myrtales, Family: Lythraceae, Genus: Lagerstroemia, Species: Lagerstroemia indica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Lagerstroemia |
| Species | Lagerstroemia indica |
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