Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
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
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Giant Reed
In German
Lychee
Pfahlrohr
In French
Lychee
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Lychee
Arundo donax
In Greek
λίτσι
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
lichia
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Lychee
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Lychee
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Sapindaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Season and Care of Lychee and Giant Reed
Season and care of Lychee and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Giant Reed Physical Information
Lychee and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Giant Reed are as follows:
Care of Lychee and Giant Reed
Care of Lychee and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.