Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
लीची
Phlox plant
In German
Lychee
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Lychee
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Lychee
planta de Phlox
In Greek
λίτσι
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
lichia
planta Phlox
In Polish
Lychee
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Lychee
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lychee and Phlox
Season and care of Lychee and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Lychee and Phlox Physical Information
Lychee and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Phlox are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Phlox
Care of Lychee and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.