Natchez Crape Myrtle Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Natchez Crape Myrtle, or Crape Myrtle, is a tree that can grow to 30 feet tall. This beautiful plant adds elegance to your house. This plant has pure white flowers and dark green leaves that turn orange and red in the fall. It is one of the most showy plants and likes full sun with moderate humidity.
Common Name |
Natchez Crape Myrtle and Crape Myrtle
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Plant Type
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Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez'
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Genus
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Lagerstroemia
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Family
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Lythraceae
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Order
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Myrtales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Natchez Crape Myrtle Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Natchez Crape Myrtle.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Natchez Crape Myrtle needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Natchez Crape Myrtle needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Natchez Crape Myrtle Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Natchez Crape Myrtle to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Natchez Crape Myrtle prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Natchez Crape Myrtle Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Natchez Crape Myrtle. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Natchez Crape Myrtle plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Natchez Crape Myrtle Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Natchez Crape Myrtle plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Natchez Crape Myrtle toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
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Natchez Crape Myrtle Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Natchez Crape Myrtle, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Natchez Crape Myrtle Native Region |
Find out where the Natchez Crape Myrtle plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
Philippines (the)
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