Lagerstroemia Purple Live plant_031

Name : Lagerstroemia Purple Live plant_031

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 3.5 Inch

Product Height : 17.5 Inch

Product Length : 3.5 Inch

Product Weight : 0.4 Kg

Type : Champak

Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as Queen’s Crape Myrtle, is a large, deciduous tree native to tropical Asia. It is characterized by its attractive symmetrical crown, smooth mottled bark, and bright pink to lavender flowers that appear in dense terminal panicles from June to July. The tree can reach heights of 30 to 60 feet and has dark green oblong leaves that turn red before falling in winter. Queen’s Crape Myrtle is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas due to its spectacular blooms and relatively fast growth rate.

The tree’s name derives from the specific epithet ‘reginae’ or ‘flosreginae’, meaning “imperial flower” or “flower of the queen”. In Hindu mythology, it is said that worshipping Lord Brahma results in the blossoming of these flowers and brings prosperity to the house. In Buddhism, it is believed that the eleventh and twelfth Buddhas achieved enlightenment under this tree.

Queen’s Crape Myrtle prefers full sun and well-drained soils but is not salt-tolerant. It tolerates storms well due to its hard wood and flexible branches but requires protection from frost. Regular fertilization is necessary for optimal growth. Propagation can be done through cuttings, division of root suckers, or seed which germinate readily.

Common insect pests include aphids and scale, followed by sooty mold. Disease problems include powdery milde

Country of Origin : India