Wild Crepe Myrtle
Also known as
Barbados Cherry, Barbados Cherry, acerola, nancerol, acerola cherry, Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, wild crepe myrtle and barabdos cherry
Taxonomy
Malpighia emarginata
Malpighia
Malpighiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Wild Crepe Myrtle
Water
How often to water your Wild Crepe Myrtle
every 9
Wild Crepe Myrtle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Barbados Cherry in your home
a window
Wild Crepe Myrtle love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Wild Crepe Myrtle does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wild Crepe Myrtle in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Wild Crepe Myrtle
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Wild Crepe Myrtle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Wild Crepe Myrtle 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.
Sunlight Needs
Wild Crepe Myrtle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Wild Crepe Myrtle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Wild Crepe Myrtle
Wild Crepe Myrtle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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