| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Seasons | All Season |
| Soil Requirement | Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soils. They will grow in almost any kind of soil: sand, loam or clay, although it prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sunlight |
| Environment | Choose a place that is sheltered and more than anything bathed in sun. Mulch the ground to protect its roots when winters are cold. Grow it in a pot and bring it inside away from the cold if temperatures drop below (-10°C). |
| Watering | Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant when established, but exhibits lusher growth with regular watering. |
Lagestonia Black Leaf
₨1,080 – ₨4,200
- Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica
- Common Name: Pride of India, Rose of India
- Description: It is a deciduous tree with bright red flowers. It is a small to medium-sized tree or shrub growing to 20m tall, with smooth, flaky bark. The leaves are deep purple, oval to elliptic, 8–15 cm long and 3–7 cm broad. The flowers are produced in erect panicles 20–40 cm long. The flowers in this plant blooms only once in a year at the peak of summer.
- Uses: It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas. Grown as single trunk trees for use both in the landscape or as a street tree. Widely grown for ornamental purposes and as roadside trees. This species is very appreciated in the horticulture market for its large, showy, bright pink to lavender flowers. It is often planted in gardens, yards and parks, around parking lots, and along highways.
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