Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
South America
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ANANAS
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Pineapple
In Portuguese
lichia
Abacaxi
In Latin
Lychee
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Sapindales
Bromeliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Pineapple
Season and care of Lychee and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Lychee and Pineapple Physical Information
Lychee and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Pineapple are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Lychee and Pineapple
Care of Lychee and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.