{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-plant","title":"Lagerstroemia Plant | Lagerstroemia speciosa | Pride of India Crape Myrtle Flowering Tree India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLagerstroemia Plant — Lagerstroemia speciosa | Pride of India | Crape Myrtle Flowering Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagerstroemia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e), known as Pride of India or Queen’s Crape Myrtle, is one of the most spectacular flowering trees in the tropical world — producing enormous, frothy clusters of pink-purple flowers that transform the entire tree into a breathtaking floral display. A majestic avenue tree and garden centrepiece beloved across Kerala and South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagerstroemia, Pride of India, Queen’s Crape Myrtle, Banaba, Jarul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 metres at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to purple, large frothy clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (April–July); spectacular peak bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn orange-red before falling — additional ornamental value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monthly balanced NPK; bloom booster before flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants in large containers; best planted in ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue tree, garden specimen, park planting, roadside tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage next season’s blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast to moderate grower in warm, sunny conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves have traditional medicinal uses — used in Ayurveda for blood sugar management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Kerala’s tropical climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long before it flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Typically 2–4 years from sapling under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it the same as Crape Myrtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Lagerstroemia speciosa is the large tropical species (Pride of India), while Lagerstroemia indica is the smaller ornamental Crape Myrtle. Both are in the same genus but differ in size and flower colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it have medicinal uses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the leaves are used in traditional medicine and Ayurveda, particularly for blood sugar management (Banaba leaf extract).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49724815802618,"sku":"BB-PLT-LGS-001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/ta\/products\/lagerstroemia-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}