{"product_id":"nasiona-lagerstremii-wspanialej-lagerstroemia-speciosa","title":"Queen's Crape Myrtle Seeds - Lagerstroemia Speciosa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e – Queen Crape Myrtle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Crape Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e, banabá plant, Queen's Flower, or pride of India, is a unique ornamental tree species native to tropical South Asia. Its natural habitats include India, China, and northern Australia, where it belongs to the Lythraceae family. In the wild, it can reach an impressive height of up to \u003cstrong\u003e30 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in ornamental cultivation it usually grows to about \u003cstrong\u003e10 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining a spreading habit and elegant silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eDistinctive Morphological Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eA distinguishing feature of this species is its large, opposite leaves up to \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003e25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. Their intense green during the growing season beautifully contrasts with the tree’s light, almost white bark. A particularly interesting phenomenon is the \u003cstrong\u003eseasonal leaf color change\u003c\/strong\u003e – during drought, the leaves turn a vivid red before falling, which is a natural adaptive mechanism characteristic of many tropical species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eOne of the most eye-catching elements of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eQueen Crape Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e is its spectacular flowers. They appear at the ends of branches in large, upright inflorescences reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e35 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e. The petals have a distinctive \"crumpled\" appearance, resembling delicate tissue paper or crepe paper flowers. Their colors range from light pink and lilac to purple, and sometimes white, while numerous yellow stamens create a beautiful contrast with the petal colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFruiting and Life Cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe fruits of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e are spherical or oval capsules growing up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e. When mature, they split into six parts, revealing the seeds inside. In its natural environment, the tree is deciduous during the dry season, which allows it to survive periods of water shortage – a mechanism typical for species from regions with variable rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003ePractical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e is also valued for its wood, which has a distinct reddish hue. This material is known for its exceptional durability and resistance to rot, making it a sought-after resource in construction, furniture making, and outdoor structures exposed to weather, such as boats or railway sleepers. It is considered one of the strongest woods, second only to teak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation in Temperate Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAlthough growing \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e in temperate climates is challenging, it can be cultivated in greenhouses or as a potted plant with proper care. It requires a very bright location, high humidity, and stable, warm temperatures year-round. The plant does not tolerate frost, so in cooler parts of Europe it is suitable only for controlled environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAt home, it needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced watering in winter during dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistently high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDue to its size, striking flowering, and unique form, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating choice for lovers of exotic ornamental plants. It is a species that impresses not only with its appearance but also with its history of use and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":52507588690248,"sku":"AB5D-623D4","price":4.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52507588723016,"sku":"AB5D-623D5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52507588755784,"sku":"AB5D-623D6","price":39.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":52507588788552,"sku":"AB5D-623D7","price":239.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2291.jpg?v=1770321461","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-lagerstremii-wspanialej-lagerstroemia-speciosa","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}