Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
In German
Lychee
Hortensie
In French
Lychee
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lychee
Hortensia
In Portuguese
lichia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lychee
Hortensja
Family
Sapindaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lychee and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Lychee and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Good Luck Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Lychee and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Lychee and Good Luck Tree
Care of Lychee and Good Luck Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.