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Flowering Care on lagerstroemia indica
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