Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Grapefruit
In German
Lychee
Grapefruit
In French
Lychee
pamplemousse
In Greek
λίτσι
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
lichia
Toranja
In Polish
Lychee
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Grapefruit
Season and care of Lychee and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Grapefruit Physical Information
Lychee and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Grapefruit are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Grapefruit
Care of Lychee and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.