Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Twice a week
In Winter
Less Watering
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Limequat
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Limequat
Lychee
In French
Limequat
Lychee
In Spanish
Limequat
Lychee
In Portuguese
Limequat
lichia
In Polish
Limequat
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Lychee
Season and care of Limequat and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Lychee Physical Information
Limequat and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Lychee are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Limequat and Lychee
Care of Limequat and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.