Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Lobelia
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Spanish
Lobelia
Lychee
In Portuguese
Lobélia
lichia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Campanulaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Lobelia and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Lychee. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Lychee has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Lychee
Season and care of Lobelia and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Lychee season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Lychee Physical Information
Lobelia and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Lychee are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Lobelia and Lychee
Care of Lobelia and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.