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Flowering Care on lagerstroemia indica

lagerstroemia indica with flowering care

What's Happening

Lagerstroemia indica (crape-myrtle) produces showy summer flowers in colors ranging from white to pink, red, and lavender when given bright light and proper pruning as indoor bonsai

How to Fix It

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    1. Place in bright light location to ensure abundant flowering

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    2. Tolerates heavy top pruning to maintain bonsai form and encourage flower production

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    3. Avoid heavy root pruning as plants resent this treatment

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    4. Apply systemic fungicide to control mildew on foliage in pot culture

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    5. Dwarf cultivars and color forms available for compact indoor growing

How to Prevent It

Provide bright light for flowering; control mildew with systemic fungicide when needed; tolerate heavy pruning but avoid heavy root pruning

Related Problems

Same Problem on Other Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes flowering care on my plant?
Lagerstroemia indica (crape-myrtle) produces showy summer flowers in colors ranging from white to pink, red, and lavender when given bright light and proper pruning as indoor bonsai
How do I fix flowering care?
1. Place in bright light location to ensure abundant flowering. 2. Tolerates heavy top pruning to maintain bonsai form and encourage flower production.
How do I prevent flowering care from happening again?
Provide bright light for flowering; control mildew with systemic fungicide when needed; tolerate heavy pruning but avoid heavy root pruning