Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Pawpaw
In Hindi
लीची
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Lychee
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Lychee
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Lychee
planta de la papaya
In Greek
λίτσι
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
lichia
planta mamão
In Polish
Lychee
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Lychee
quince herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Lychee and Pawpaw
Season and care of Lychee and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Pawpaw Physical Information
Lychee and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Pawpaw are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Pawpaw
Care of Lychee and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.