Litchi 'Bengal'

created by Lennox D. at 07.08.2025

Cultivation Break

5 Years

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

1ST YEAR

FROM YEAR 10

Description

The lychee, also known as lychee or litchi, is originally from southern China and south-east Asia. It is an evergreen tree with decorative, glossy foliage. The pink to red, prickly fruits contain a juicy, sweet and sour stone, which is eaten raw or processed into juice, compote or preserves. In tropical and subtropical regions, the lychee is grown commercially; in Central European latitudes, it can only be cultivated in greenhouses or containers.

Non hybrid

Growing tips

Frost-sensitive - only overwinter indoors or in a greenhouse (>10 °C) Place outside in summer (south-facing balcony, terrace) Keep very bright in winter (e.g. conservatory) Young plants need patience - fruiting only from the 5th-8th year Regular repotting promotes growth Good drainage (e.g. expanded clay) in the bottom of the pot is essential