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Plant Care
Crape myrtle
(Lagerstroemia engleriana)
Also Known As
Crape myrtle, Engler's crape myrtle, Engler's lagerstroemia, African crape myrtle
About This Plant
Lagerstroemia engleriana is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 12 meters tall. It has a smooth, gray bark, and its leaves are ovate, dark green, and up to 15 centimeters long. The flowers are pink or purple and appear in panicles up to 30 centimeters long. The fruit is a capsule up to 2 centimeters long.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Up to 12 meters (39 feet)
Light Requirements
Lagerstroemia engleriana prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Humidity Needs
It can tolerate a wide range of humidity levels.
Fertilizing Schedule
Fertilize once a year in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Pruning Guidelines
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to promote new growth.
Common Pests and Diseases
Lagerstroemia engleriana is relatively pest-free but can be susceptible to powdery mildew.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor growing
Watering Schedule
It requires regular watering, especially during the growing season. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Temperature Range
It thrives in warm temperatures and can tolerate mild frost.
Growing Season
Late spring to early fall
Growing Difficulty Level
Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones
7b to 10a
Did You Know?
Lagerstroemia engleriana is native to China and is named after Gustav Heinrich Ralph von Engelhardt, a German botanist who collected the type specimen in 1902.
