Lagerstroemia Indica: flowering care
Quick answer
flowering care for Lagerstroemia Indica: 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
Start here:
- 1. 1. Place in bright light location to ensure abundant flowering
- 2. 2. Tolerates heavy top pruning to maintain bonsai form and encourage flower production
Why flowering care matters for Lagerstroemia Indica
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 handle flowering care on Lagerstroemia Indica
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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
Keeping Lagerstroemia Indica on track
Provide bright light for flowering; control mildew with systemic fungicide when needed; tolerate heavy pruning but avoid heavy root pruning