Lagerstroemia Speciosa Plant, Pride of India, Tahman Calathea Triostar called a ‘koru’ in Māori

called a ‘koru’ in Māori

with their lovely cool shades of pinks

Pruning: Remove old or yellow leaves from the base as needed

plant them in rich organic soil with a slightly acidic pH

Kat-kalija

Lagerstroemia Speciosa Plant, Pride of India, Tahman Calathea Triostar called a ‘koru’ in MāoriLagerstroemia speciosa plant, Pride of India Lagerstroemia speciosa, also known by the common name Pride of India, is a shrub to large tree with multiple trunks or stems diverging from just above ground level. This species can grow up to 15 m in height and has a wide spreading crown. The bark is distinctive as it is light brown in color and often peels from the trunk in large regions revealing the smooth new bark that is forming underneath. The leaves