Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Agapanthus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In German
Lychee
Blaue Lilie
In French
Lychee
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
Lychee
lirio azul
In Portuguese
lichia
Lily azul
In Polish
Lychee
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Lychee
blue lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lychee and Blue Lily
Season and care of Lychee and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Blue Lily Physical Information
Lychee and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Blue Lily are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Blue Lily
Care of Lychee and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.