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Pride of India

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Why it’s special?

Showy mauve-purple monsoon flowers
State flower of Maharashtra
Attractive red autumn foliage
Excellent shade and avenue tree
Leaves valued in traditional medicine

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa), known as Jarul, is a medium to large deciduous tree celebrated for its grand panicles of crinkled mauve, pink and purple flowers that crown the canopy through the monsoon. The bold oblong leaves turn red before falling, adding autumn-like colour. Native to tropical Asia including India, Jarul is the state flower of Maharashtra and thrives in warm, moist climates. It serves as a magnificent ornamental, avenue and shade tree, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine. Few flowering trees match its lush summer-monsoon display in tropical landscapes.

Specifications

Family	Lythraceae
Native region	Tropical South and Southeast Asia
Mature height	10-20 m
Mature spread	8-12 m
Growth rate	Moderate to fast
Foliage	Deciduous, large oblong, red before fall
Flower colour	Mauve, pink and purple
Flower season	May-July (monsoon)
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Regular; prefers consistently moist soil
Soil / mix	Fertile, moist, well-drained loamy soil
Temperature	18-40C; warm climate, frost-sensitive
Humidity	Prefers moderate to high humidity
Fertilizer	Balanced NPK once or twice a year
Pruning	Prune after flowering to shape
Repotting	Plant in ground; large tree
Propagation	Seeds and cuttings
Pests & problems	Watch for aphids and leaf spot
Toxicity / safety	Non-toxic; leaves used medicinally
Difficulty	Easy

Uses

A premier ornamental, avenue and shade tree; valued timber and a traditional herbal use of its leaves (banaba) for blood-sugar support. State flower of Maharashtra.

Growing tips

Loves the warm, moist Indian monsoon; plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun and keep well watered for the best flowering display.

Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa) Care

Pride of India thrives in full sun and warm conditions, making it well suited to most Indian climates. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist while the young plant establishes, then let it dry slightly between waterings once mature. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season, and prune after flowering to shape the plant and encourage the next flush of blooms. Grown in a 10" grow bag, it is ready to pot up into a larger container or plant directly into your garden.

Pride of India Benefits & Uses

Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly called Pride of India or Queen's Crown Myrtle, is prized for its large clusters of showy pink to purple flowers that appear through the warmer months. It works beautifully as an ornamental flowering tree for gardens, avenues and larger containers, offering shade and seasonal colour. The plant is also valued in traditional herbal use, where extracts of its leaves are known by the name banaba. Its glossy foliage turns attractive shades in cooler weather, adding year-round interest.

Where to place Pride of India

Choose a spot with plenty of direct sunlight, as Pride of India flowers best in full sun. It needs room to grow, so an open garden bed, a large lawn corner or a spacious terrace container is ideal. Keep it away from heavy shade and ensure the site has well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging around the roots. Grown on in its 10" grow bag, it settles quickly once moved to its final position.

Why buy Pride of India online in India

Buying Pride of India online with GardenGo means your plant is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed from days in transit. Each plant comes established in a 10" grow bag, ready to grow on or transplant. You can add pots, potting soil, fertiliser and tools to the same order, so everything for your garden arrives together.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Jarul?

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, as this tree prefers more water than many other flowering trees.

How much sunlight does it need?

It needs full sun for the best growth and its lavish display of monsoon flowers.

Is Pride of India safe for pets?

Yes, it is non-toxic and its leaves are even used in traditional herbal medicine.

How is it propagated?

Jarul is grown from seeds and can also be propagated from cuttings.

Why is my Jarul not flowering?

Young age, shade or dry soil can reduce flowering; mature trees in full sun with adequate moisture bloom abundantly.

When does it bloom?

It flowers mainly during the monsoon, from about May to July.

Is it suitable for indoors?

No, it is a large outdoor tree that needs full sun and ample space.

Does it need a lot of water?

Yes, compared to drought-tolerant trees it prefers consistently moist, fertile soil.

What is the banaba leaf used for?

The leaves, known as banaba, are used in traditional medicine, often associated with blood-sugar support; consult a professional before use.

What fertilizer should I use?

Apply a balanced NPK fertilizer once or twice a year to support strong growth and flowering.

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