Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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 when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
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, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
लीची
Muhly Grass
In German
Lychee
hairawn muhly
In French
Lychee
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Lychee
muhly Grass
In Greek
λίτσι
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
lichia
muhly grama
In Polish
Lychee
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Lychee
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Sapindaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lychee and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Lychee and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Lychee and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Muhly Grass
Care of Lychee and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.