Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Texas
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
लीची
Mexican primrose
In German
Lychee
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Lychee
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Lychee
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
λίτσι
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
lichia
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Lychee
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Lychee
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Lychee and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Lychee and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Mexican primrose
Care of Lychee and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.