Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Africa, Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Lychee
Aubergine
In French
Lychee
Aubergine
In Spanish
Lychee
Berenjena
In Portuguese
lichia
Berinjela
In Polish
Lychee
Bakłażan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Eggplant
Season and care of Lychee and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Lychee and Eggplant Physical Information
Lychee and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Eggplant are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Eggplant
Care of Lychee and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.