How to water Lagerstroemia indica

Lagerstroemia indica is a relatively tall plant, which usually produces flowers full of branches and is often used to decorate the courtyard. For the maintenance of Lagerstroemia indica, watering is a technical job. Today we want to know how to water crape myrtle.

How much water is there?

Generally speaking, the watering of plants depends on their own growth conditions. Generally, herbaceous plants need more water, while woody plants need less water. After the dormancy period of Lagerstroemia indica begins, water should be reduced as much as possible or water should be stopped completely. In the rapid growth period, the water quantity should be increased accordingly to ensure the required water quantity. When summer comes and the temperature is hot and dry, it is necessary to increase the amount of watering to ensure the water needed for the growth of Lagerstroemia indica. When it rains, the amount of watering can be reduced, and it doesn't need to be too frequent.

Watering time

The watering time of Lagerstroemia indica should be based on seasonal changes. The temperature in summer will affect the soil and water. Generally, the soil temperature is higher than the water temperature at noon. At this time, watering is easy to damage the roots of plants, so it should be done in the morning or evening when the temperature is close. Where the temperature is low, water at noon to avoid frostbite of plants. If the soil will freeze, we should take measures to water it in advance.

Watering times

The frequency of watering is related to various factors. For example, Lagerstroemia indica grows in arid areas, so it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering. If it is summer, water vapor evaporation is hot, so water should be increased accordingly. Generally, it is necessary to ensure that the soil where Lagerstroemia indica grows is semi-dry and semi-wet, and each watering is the most suitable according to the soil conditions, which can better control the watering rhythm and is conducive to the healthy growth of plants.