Plant Care Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Lagerstroemia Speciosa

About Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Giant Crape Myrtle is a flowering deciduous tree with large bright pink to light purple flowers.

Taxonomy

Lagerstroemia speciosa
Lagerstroemia
Lythraceae
Myrtales

Also known as

Giant Crepe Myrtle, Giant Crepe Myrtle, giant crepe-myrtle, Queen's crepe-myrtle, banabá plant and pride of India

How to care for Lagerstroemia Speciosa

💦 Water

How often to water your Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Water needs for Lagerstroemia Speciosa
0.5 cups
every 9

Lagerstroemia Speciosa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Giant Crepe Myrtle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lagerstroemia Speciosa: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Lagerstroemia Speciosa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Lagerstroemia Speciosa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lagerstroemia Speciosa in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lagerstroemia Speciosa: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lagerstroemia Speciosa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Lagerstroemia Speciosa prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lagerstroemia Speciosa requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lagerstroemia Speciosa is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Lagerstroemia Speciosa doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Lagerstroemia Speciosa does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Lagerstroemia Speciosa should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Lagerstroemia Speciosa grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lagerstroemia Speciosa, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Lagerstroemia Speciosa


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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