Lagerstroemia Indica

Lagerstroemia Indica is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Cape Myrtle →

Common Cape Myrtle Problems →

Lagerstroemia Indica prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cape Myrtle Water Frequency →

Cape Myrtle Root Rot →

Lagerstroemia Indica requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cape Myrtle Light Requirements →

Cape Myrtle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lagerstroemia Indica is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Cape Myrtle Toxicity to Cats →

Cape Myrtle Toxicity to Dogs →

Lagerstroemia Indica doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Cape Myrtle Humidity Needs →

Lagerstroemia Indica does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cape Myrtle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cape Myrtle →

Lagerstroemia Indica should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Lagerstroemia Indica grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Cape Myrtle →

Lagerstroemia Indica can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Cape Myrtle →
• Drooping Cape Myrtle Leaves →
• Cape Myrtle Dropping Leaves →
• Cape Myrtle Leaves Falling Over →
• Cape Myrtle Leaves Curling →
• Cape Myrtle Yellow Leaves →
• Cape Myrtle Root Rot →