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Defoliate the shoot, leaving just two leaves at the top. To do this, cut off a young shoot from the mother plant with a sharp knife. However, do not forget to ventilate it from time to time, otherwise, mould can grow. Do not remove the seed when repotting, as it provides nutrients to the small shoot. If Queensland Fruit Fly are a pest in your area…Read more

Lychees are members of the soapberry family, which includes rambutan, longan, and maple trees. Lychee trees are self-pollinating, meaning you only need one tree. Lychee trees need cold temperatures (32°F to 45°F) for at least 100 hours to bloom.

With the right guidance, you can enjoy the sweet, fragrant fruits that make summer so special. H…Read more

Taste, skin and flesh color are as varied as the fruit’s shape and size and depending on the cultivar can be sweet or have a sharp taste that is almost sour. In fact, it can produce so much fruit you might be at a loss of what to do with it all, though the local wildlife will be more than willing to help eat the succulent delights. The plant is…Read more

Each flower cluster can produce anywhere from 2 to 20 lychee fruits, which ripen in 60 to 80 days. Lychee trees produce delicate little yellow flowers on twigs that are about 30 centimetres long in the spring. Mango tree (Litchi chinensis) is the sole member of the genus Litchi in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae).

Lychee trees require some…Read more