Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Deer Grass
In German
Lychee
Deer Grass
In French
Lychee
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Lychee
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
λίτσι
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
lichia
cervos grama
In Polish
Lychee
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Lychee
deer Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Deer Grass
Season and care of Lychee and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Deer Grass Physical Information
Lychee and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Lychee and Deer Grass
Care of Lychee and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.