Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North Africa
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Myrtus nivellei
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Twice a week
Average Water
In Winter
Regular watering required
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
-
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
लीची
Saharan myrtle
In German
Lychee
Saharan myrtle
In French
Lychee
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Lychee
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
λίτσι
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
lichia
murta Saharan
In Polish
Lychee
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Lychee
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Saharan Myrtle. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Lychee and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Lychee and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.