Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Elliptic
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Spanish
Lychee
Curcuma longa
In Portuguese
lichia
curcuma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Sapindaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Curcuma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Turmeric
Season and care of Lychee and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Lychee and Turmeric Physical Information
Lychee and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Turmeric are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Turmeric
Care of Lychee and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.