Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Myrtus communis
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Twice a week
In Winter
Less Watering
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Common myrtle
लीची
In French
Myrtus communis
Lychee
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Lychee
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
λίτσι
In Portuguese
murta comum
lichia
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Lychee
In Latin
myrto Common
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Myrtle and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Lychee. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Lychee has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Myrtle and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Lychee
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Lychee season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Lychee Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Lychee are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Common Myrtle and Lychee
Care of Common Myrtle and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.