Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Indian Grass
In German
Lychee
Indian Grass
In French
Lychee
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Lychee
Hierba india
In Greek
λίτσι
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
lichia
grama indianas
In Polish
Lychee
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Lychee
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lychee and Indian Grass
Season and care of Lychee and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Indian Grass Physical Information
Lychee and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Indian Grass are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Lychee and Indian Grass
Care of Lychee and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.