Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Apply N-P-K
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
लीची
Butterfly tree
In German
Lychee
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Lychee
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Lychee
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
λίτσι
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
lichia
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Lychee
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Lychee
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Bauhinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Lychee and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Lychee and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lychee and Butterfly Tree
Care of Lychee and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.