Growth speed of Lagerstroemia indica

The life span of Lagerstroemia indica is quite long, and the normal life span can be as long as 200 years. Lagerstroemia indica belongs to deciduous shrubs or small trees, and its growth height is not very high, usually about 3-5 meters, and the highest can grow to about 7 meters high. The growth rate of Lagerstroemia indica is particularly slow, and the rhizome can grow up to 0.5 cm a year. If you want Lagerstroemia indica to grow faster, you need to pay attention to pruning and fertilizing regularly. Soil: If Lagerstroemia indica wants to grow faster, it is necessary to choose suitable land before planting, which requires deep soil layer and fertile soil. Most importantly, the soil must have good air permeability and drainage performance. Pruning Lagerstroemia indica can promote the growth of its main stem. At this time, redundant branches, such as messy side branches or diseased branches suffering from pests and diseases, should be pruned and burned in time. It is also necessary to prune the branches that have blossomed, so that new branches can grow in the coming year. It is also necessary to fertilize Lagerstroemia indica regularly, especially in the vigorous growth period of the plant, which is about between June and August. It is necessary to apply fertilizer in time to promote plant growth.