Dynamite Crape Myrtle Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Dynamite Crape Myrtle is a beautiful, upright, deciduous tree with large clusters of red flowers. The flowers often bloom in midsummer and early fall. The plant can grow to 20-25 feet or more with proper care. This tree prefers full sun, moderate humidity, and good drainage.
Common Name |
Dynamite Crape Myrtle
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Plant Type
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Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite'
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Genus
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Lagerstroemia
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Family
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Lythraceae
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Order
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Myrtales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Dynamite Crape Myrtle.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Dynamite Crape Myrtle needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Dynamite Crape Myrtle needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Dynamite Crape Myrtle to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Dynamite Crape Myrtle to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Dynamite Crape Myrtle. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Dynamite Crape Myrtle plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Dynamite Crape Myrtle plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
300 Inches or
8 meters
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Color |
Green
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Dynamite Crape Myrtle toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Dynamite Crape Myrtle, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Dynamite Crape Myrtle Native Region |
Find out where the Dynamite Crape Myrtle plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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