Litchi Tree (Grown Through Seeds)

Description

 

Common Name	Litchi,
Maximum Reachable Height	20 to 30 feet
Flower Colour	Green
Bloom Time	April to May
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Lychee trees are water lovers and should be irrigated regularly. However, avoid creating waterlogged conditions, which may result in diminished health or root rot.

Litchi Tree Care

Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when topsoil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Sunlight	More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day.
Watering	Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Soil	The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants. Grow well in the pH range of 5.5 to 7
Temperature	24 degrees C
Fertilizer	During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.

Litchi Tree Uses

Ornamental Use:

• It is also used as an ornamental specimen plant due to its evergreen attractive foliage

Medicinal Use:

• The seeds are used for treating skin disorders
• Flowers, bark, and roots decoction are used for gargling of throat infection
• Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts

Culinary Use:

• Litchi is commonly consumed as a table fruit
• A highly flavored squash is also prepared from the fruits
• Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts