Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
Lupinus
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
लीची
वृक संयंत्र
In French
Lychee
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Lychee
planta de lupino
In Greek
λίτσι
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
lichia
tremoço planta
In Polish
Lychee
łubin roślin
In Latin
Lychee
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Lupinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Lupine
Season and care of Lychee and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Lychee and Lupine Physical Information
Lychee and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Lupine are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lychee and Lupine
Care of Lychee and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.