How to tend a Litchi chinensis
Also known as: Nephelium chinense (Sonn.) Druce, Nephelium didymum (Blanco) Craib, Nephelium litchi Steud., Litchi chinensis var. euspontanea H.H.Hsue, Scytalia litschi Roxb., Scytalia chinensis Gaertn., Scytalia squamosa Stokes, Corvinia litschi Stadtm. ex P.Willemet, Euphoria didyma Blanco, Euphoria litchi Desf., Euphoria punicea Lam., Euphoria sinensis J.F.Gmel., Litchi sinensis J.F.Gmel., Nephelium litchi Cambess., Sapindus edulis Aiton
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Sapindaceae, Litchi
- Size
- Diameter ⥠30 cm, height 50-80 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period March-April, fruiting period May-July
- Flower colors
- white, fruit color dark red or light red
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