Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Pachypodium
लीची
In German
Pachypodium
Lychee
In French
Pachypodium
Lychee
In Spanish
Pachypodium
Lychee
In Greek
Pachypodium
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
lichia
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
Lychee
In Latin
Pachypodium
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Sapindoideae
Properties of Pachypodium and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Lychee. Pachypodium has thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Lychee has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. 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 Pachypodium and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Lychee
Season and care of Pachypodium and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachypodium and Lychee Physical Information
Pachypodium and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Lychee are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Pachypodium and Lychee
Care of Pachypodium and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.