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Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia indica

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Light CrapemyrtlePosizione mezza ombra
We suggest growing the The Crapemyrtle in the garden; these are very rustic plants. Let’s remember that bonsai usually are grown in quite contained containers; this is why we suggest moving the vases in a slightly shaded place during the hottest weeks of the summer.Locate this plant in a partially shady place, where it can take in the solar rays during the coolest hours of the day.

Cultivation Crapemyrtle
The Crapemyrtle has a shrub- like development. The Crapemyrtle is small in size and 70 cm in height; in the summer it assumes a purplepinkwhite colouring. These plants aren't evergreens, which means they lose their leaves some months during the year. These plants have a sapling deportment, with a short stem with a small roundish crown.

Fertilize Crapemyrtle
During the spring months let’s fertilize our bonsai plants using a specific fertilizer every 20-25 days; during this period of the year the fertilizer must be rich in nitrogen and potassium, to favour the development of new vegetation.

Water CrapemyrtleTenere asciutto
Water sporadically, with 2-3 glasses of water , leaving the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when watering we suggest avoiding excesses, but to wet the substratum well. Let's act every 10-11 days . Let’s frequently check the soil of our bonsai, to avoid it from remaining dry for long periods of time.

Pests Crapemyrtle
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Mold Crapemyrtle
These plants need a substratum with an excellent drainage.

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Plant - Crapemyrtle

When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather mediterranean it is possible to choose another climate area alpine continental

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