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
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Itchiness
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 Hindi
लीची
  
अनानास
  
In German
Lychee
  
Ananas
  
In French
Lychee
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Lychee
  
Piña
  
In Greek
λίτσι
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
lichia
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Lychee
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Lychee
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Litchi Sonn
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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.