Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Jostaberry
In German
Lychee
Jostaberry
In French
Lychee
casseille
In Spanish
Lychee
Jostaberry
In Greek
λίτσι
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
lichia
Jostaberry
In Polish
Lychee
Jostaberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Sapindaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lychee and Jostaberry
Season and care of Lychee and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Jostaberry Physical Information
Lychee and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Jostaberry are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Jostaberry
Care of Lychee and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.