Lagerstroemia Diamond (Red)
Lagerstroemia 'Diamond Red' is a compact flowering shrub with vivid red blooms, ideal for sunny gardens and pots, enhancing landscapes with color while improving air quality.
Habit
Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree
Height
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Medicinal
No significant medicinal value (ornamental)
Origin
| Horticultural hybrid (cultivated from L. indica) |
Climatic Condition
Tropical to Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20–38°C
Humidity (%)
40–70%Potting media
Garden soil + Compost + Sand
Fertilizers
| Balanced NPK (15:15:15) or bloom booster during flowering |
Watering
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Plant Weight
| 2–4 kg (container-grown plant) |
Flowering Time
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
1.0–1.8 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
| N/A (grown for ornamental flowers) |
NPK ratio
15:15:15
life Span
Health Benefits
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Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
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Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Aphids, Scale Insects.
White powdery coating on leaves, Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, Wilting with soft, mushy roots, Tiny insects with sticky residue on leaves, Small, waxy insects with sticky residue.
Neem oil, sulfur sprays, Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil.
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Insecticides with malathion, Insecticides with imidacloprid.