Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Eustoma grandiflorum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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 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
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
लीची
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Lychee
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Lychee
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Lychee
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
λίτσι
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
lichia
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Lychee
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Lychee
Florida Lisianthus
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Sapindaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Eustoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Paperveroideae
Properties of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Florida Lisianthus. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Florida Lisianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Lychee and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Lychee and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.