Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Biodiesel, Wax
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Spindle Palm
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Spindle Palm
लीची
In German
Spindelpalme
Lychee
In French
Palmiste marron
Lychee
In Spanish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Lychee
In Greek
Spindle Palm
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Spindle Palm
lichia
In Polish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Lychee
In Latin
Spindle Palm
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Hyophorbe
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Spindle Palm and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Spindle Palm and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Spindle Palm and Lychee. Spindle Palm doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Spindle Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Spindle Palm has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Lychee has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. 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 Spindle Palm and Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spindle Palm and Lychee
Season and care of Spindle Palm and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Palm and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Palm and Lychee Physical Information
Spindle Palm and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Palm and Lychee are as follows:
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Spindle Palm and Lychee
Care of Spindle Palm and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm 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.