রেড ক্রেপ মার্টেল

Red Crape Myrtle • Beauty: The attractive clusters of bright red flowers make the plant very attractive and eye-catching. • Uses: Ideal for garden, landscape and ornamental decoration. • Specialties: Long flowering and low maintenance adds a touch of regal and premium beauty to the environment.

**Watering:** Water deeply but infrequently, especially during the first two years of establishment. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. **Lighting:** Requires full sun exposure (at least 6 hours daily) for optimal blooming and structure. **Pruning:** Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood. Avoid heavy pruning immediately after flowering.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Red Crape Myrtle 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary flowering plants varieties.

Origin Country

China/India (Native to tropical Asia)

Climate Zone

USDA Zones 7-10 (Tolerates mild frost; requires warm climate)

Alternative Names

রেড ক্রেপ মার্টল

Plant Age

1–2 years established nursery sapling

Pot Size

Minimum 12-inch diameter container

Mature Height

6–12 feet

Mature Width

4–8 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Mix

Well-draining, loamy soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).

Germination

10–20 days

Blooming Season

Late Spring through Fall (Prolific blooming)

Fruiting Season

Late Summer to Autumn

Flower Color

Species standard

Fruit Color

N/A (Ornamental)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Perennial

Rootstock

Own-root seedling / Air-layered root system

Toxicity Info

Generally non-toxic, but ingestion of large amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.