Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
लीची
Elephant Apple
In German
Lychee
Elefant von Apple
In French
Lychee
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Lychee
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
λίτσι
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
lichia
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Lychee
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Lychee
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dilleniales
Family
Sapindaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Lychee and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Elephant Apple. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Lychee and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lychee and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Lychee and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Lychee and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Elephant Apple
Care of Lychee and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.