Is it easy to grow crape myrtle? How to grow crape myrtle and what are the precautions?

Is it easy to grow crape myrtle?

The crape myrtle is easy to grow, and its cultivation method is not complicated, because the crape myrtle itself has a very strong adaptability. As long as a suitable growth environment is provided and it is watered, fertilized and pruned in time during the growth period, it can grow vigorously. Placing it at home can increase its vitality.

How to grow crape myrtle in the mountains

1. Increase lighting

The crape myrtle prefers an environment with plenty of sunlight and is also tolerant to partial shade. In the early stages of planting, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade to reduce water evaporation. After its roots grow, the light exposure must be increased. As long as the sunlight is not very strong, it can accept full sunlight. Light is very important to it.

2. Water appropriately

During the growth of crape myrtle, it is necessary to ensure that the soil is always kept moist, especially in summer when the transpiration of plants is strong, so it is necessary to provide water in time. However, the root system of crape myrtle is relatively fragile, so the amount of watering must be strictly controlled, and try not to let water accumulate at the roots of the plant.

3. Reasonable fertilization

Reasonable fertilization is very beneficial to the growth of crape myrtle, but fertilization requires certain skills. Do not apply concentrated fertilizer in the early stage. Try to use nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote the growth of the plant. If no fertilizer is applied, there will be sparse branches and leaves. Fertilization is mainly carried out in spring and summer.

4. Scientific pruning

Crape myrtle has a very strong germination ability and is very resistant to pruning. Reasonable and scientific pruning can make its branches and leaves denser. Generally, it mainly prunes its old branches, weak branches, overlapping branches and other redundant branches and leaves to prevent nutrient loss. Sparsening the branches and leaves of crape myrtle enhances the air permeability of the plant and is more conducive to its growth.

Precautions for growing crape myrtle indoors

When growing crape myrtle, the plant will gradually become larger as it grows. The growth space in the original flowerpot is limited, and the nutrients in the original soil are consumed, so it is necessary to change the pot and soil regularly, and provide new pots and new soil to promote later growth.