{"product_id":"litchi-10-bag-gro","title":"Litchi Grown Through Seeds - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eLitchi (Litchi chinensis) is a handsome evergreen subtropical tree prized for its juicy, fragrant, translucent fruit encased in a rough red rind. Best suited to the warm, humid subtropics of northern and eastern India, it needs a cool dry winter to flower well and a warm spring for fruiting. The dense, rounded canopy of glossy leaves makes it ornamental as well as productive. Though slower to establish and somewhat particular about climate, a mature litchi crops generously each summer. Its sweet, perfumed fruit is among India's most loved seasonal delicacies, well worth the patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapindaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-9 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy compound leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter to spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumid subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep moist, especially during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, rich, well-drained slightly acidic loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds cool dry winters and warm springs; frost sensitive when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost and balanced NPK 2-3 times a year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pruning after harvest to shape canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest in ground; large pots only when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-layering for reliable fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLitchi mite, fruit borer, fruit bats; use neem and netting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe fruit edible; unripe fruit best avoided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for sweet, fragrant fresh fruit eaten in summer; also used in juices and desserts. The dense glossy canopy makes a fine ornamental shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, litchi succeeds in subtropical belts like Bihar, Bengal and the Himalayan foothills that offer a cool dry winter. Use air-layered plants, keep soil consistently moist during fruiting, and protect ripening fruit from bats with netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water litchi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, watering regularly especially during flowering and fruiting. Avoid both drying out and waterlogging for best fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does litchi need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLitchi needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for strong growth and good fruiting, though young plants appreciate some shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs litchi safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe litchi flesh is non-toxic, but unripe fruit contains compounds best avoided, and the seed should not be eaten by pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I grow litchi in a pot or ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung plants tolerate large pots, but litchi becomes a sizeable tree and fruits best planted in deep, rich, well-drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate litchi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir-layering is the standard method, giving reliable, true-to-type fruiting plants. Seeds grow slowly and produce variable, late-bearing trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my litchi not flowering or fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLitchi needs a cool, dry winter to initiate flowers; in warm climates without winter chill it grows but rarely fruits well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does litchi fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers in late winter to spring, with fruit ripening in early summer, usually starting a few years after planting an air-layered tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan litchi be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, litchi needs full sun, space and seasonal climate cues; it is an outdoor tree unsuited to indoor cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich regions of India suit litchi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLitchi thrives in subtropical areas with cool dry winters, such as Bihar, West Bengal and the Himalayan foothills; it struggles in hot tropical plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer does litchi need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed compost or manure with a balanced NPK two to three times a year, easing nitrogen before flowering to encourage better fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256229298422,"sku":"PLT-LITCHI-B10-GRO","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-litchi-tree-grown-through-seeds-plant.jpg?v=1783922475","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/litchi-10-bag-gro","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}