Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Twice a week
Average Water
In Winter
Regular watering required
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
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
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
In Portuguese
lichia
Pratia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Lychee and Pratia
Season and care of Lychee and Pratia is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Pratia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pratia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Pratia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Pratia Physical Information
Lychee and Pratia physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Pratia are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Pratia flower color: Light Blue
- Pratia leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Pratia
Care of Lychee and Pratia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Pratia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, 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 Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.