Is crape myrtle cold-resistant? How many degrees of winter can it survive?

Lagerstroemia indica is hardy and can thrive in cold provinces such as Xinjiang and Tibet, and produce bright flowers. Ziwei can safely spend the winter at MINUS 35 degrees. During cultivation, the temperature should be adjusted to 15-40℃, which is the most suitable range for its growth.

Is crape myrtle cold-resistant?

Lagerstroemia indica is hardy and can thrive in cold provinces such as Xinjiang and Tibet, and produce bright flowers. Ziwei can safely spend the winter at MINUS 35 degrees.

How many degrees below zero can it withstand: Lagerstroemia indica will have a wide range of freezing damage at-15℃, and the flowering period will be above 30℃ in midsummer; The cold plum in plum blossom can withstand the temperature above-12℃, and it will bloom when the temperature rises to 0~ 12℃. Strong low temperature resistance, can withstand the low temperature of MINUS 32 degrees.

Suitable growth temperature: Lagerstroemia indica has good heat resistance, and the breeding temperature should be adjusted at 15-40℃, which is the most suitable range for its growth.

Suitable growth environment of Lagerstroemia indica

Lagerstroemia indica has strong vitality and likes warm, humid and sunny environment. Low requirements for soil, fertile, deep and loose soil. Not tolerant of waterlogging, drought and high temperature. It can grow in most areas of our country.

Tolerance to shade: Lagerstroemia indica is resistant to shade, but it grows vigorously in sunny places and has a long flowering period. Lack of light will lead to a shorter flowering period of Lagerstroemia indica, and the more vivid it will be in sunny environment.

Drought tolerance: Lagerstroemia indica is drought-tolerant, and there is no need to shade when it is hot in summer. Its warm and dry environment is particularly afraid of water accumulation, so it doesn't matter if we water the flowerpot until the soil cracks.

How does crape myrtle overwinter?

Reduce watering: Lagerstroemia indica potted plants are cold-resistant, but their growth will stop after winter, so they need less water, so water should be reduced. If the soil is not dry, you don't need to water it. It is found that the soil can be properly watered after drying.

Get more sunshine: The light is soft in winter, and Wei Zi likes sunshine, so you can put it in a good place to get more sunshine. Sufficient light will synthesize more nutrients, which is very beneficial for later germination and flowering.

Proper ventilation: If it is maintained outdoors, there is no need to consider ventilation. However, if Lagerstroemia indica potted plants are moved indoors, attention should be paid to ventilation environment. Open more windows and have more ventilation on sunny days.