Growth habit of crape myrtle

The growth environment without losing moisture is crape myrtle's favorite, and sufficient light and fertile soil are more favorable. But crape myrtle doesn't like shade, and it also taboos ponding and waterlogging, so sunshine and well drained soil are very important for crape myrtle

How to manage crape myrtle in summer

Illumination

As mentioned above, crape myrtle likes light, so in summer, even if the temperature is high and the direct sunlight is long, there is no need to worry that crape myrtle will be burned, let alone shading it. The sunlight is more conducive to the blooming of crape myrtle and the growth of plants

Watering

Crape myrtle likes to be wet but is afraid of waterlogging. There is no need to water too much in spring and winter. Just keep the soil in the flower pot moist. But in summer and autumn, we can't ignore the problem of watering. It's best to replenish water in the morning and evening. After all, the evaporation of high-temperature climate increases greatly. Once there is water shortage, it is not conducive to the opening of crape myrtle flowers

Fertilization

Most families do not have a courtyard to plant crape myrtle, so potted plants need to pay attention to the propriety of fertilization. Unreasonable fertilization, too much is easy to cause damage to the root of flowers, or excessive growth. Too little fertilization will cause too thin branches and leaves. In summer, crape myrtle generally grows very fast, so you can add more fertilizer accordingly. You must be regular to form a better law

Pruning

The growth rate of crape myrtle is very fast. It can be properly trimmed in summer. Generally, the residual dead flowers are cut after the flowers bloom and fall, which is conducive to the continuation of flowering period. Some weak, sick and overgrown branches can also be trimmed