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Enjoy delicious, juicy lychees from your own garden with the Perfect for home gardens, orchards, terraces, farmhouses, and kitchen gardens, this premium variety is ideal for tropical and subtropical climates.
Bombai Litchi – Premium Layered/Grafted Lychee Plant
The Bombai Litchi is one of India’s most popular lychee varieties, appreciated for its large fruits, rich sweetness, fragrant aroma, soft translucent pulp, and excellent fruit quality. It is widely grown in eastern and northern India and is a favourite among home gardeners and commercial growers.
This air-layered or grafted plant is propagated from selected mother trees, helping maintain the desirable characteristics of the variety while generally bearing fruit earlier than seed-grown plants.
Key Features
- Healthy Live Bombai Litchi Plant
- Botanical Name: Litchi chinensis
- Air-Layered / Grafted Plant
- Premium Sweet Lychee Variety
- Large Juicy Fruits
- Rich Aroma & Excellent Taste
- Early Fruiting Compared to Seedlings
- High Yield Potential
- Suitable for Home Gardens & Orchards
- Ideal for Indian Climatic Conditions
Benefits of Growing Bombai Litchi
1. Delicious Premium Fruits
Produces large lychees with sweet, juicy pulp and excellent flavour.
2. Early Fruiting
Air-layered and grafted plants generally begin fruiting earlier than seed-grown trees under proper care.
3. Rich in Nutrients
Lychees are naturally rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, copper, and dietary fibre.
4. Excellent for Home Gardens
Ideal for orchards, farmhouses, terraces, and backyard fruit cultivation.
5. Attractive Evergreen Tree
Its glossy foliage and colourful fruit clusters enhance the beauty of any landscape.
6. Long Productive Life
With proper care, the tree can remain productive for many years.
Plant Characteristics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Litchi chinensis |
| Common Name | Bombai Litchi, Lychee |
| Plant Type | Air-Layered / Grafted Fruit Tree |
| Fruit Skin Colour | Bright Red to Pinkish Red |
| Pulp Colour | White to Translucent |
| Fruit Taste | Sweet, Juicy & Aromatic |
| Growth Habit | Medium Evergreen Tree |
Plant Care Guide
Sunlight Requirement
- Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Full sunlight promotes healthy growth, flowering, and fruit production.
Watering Requirement
- Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development.
- Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Summer: Water 2–3 times per week.
Winter: Water once every 7–10 days or according to soil moisture.
Soil Requirement
Prefers fertile, deep, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Recommended Soil Mix:
- 50% Garden Soil
- 30% Organic Compost or Vermicompost
- 20% River Sand
Ideal Soil pH: 5.5–6.5
Fertilizer Requirement
Feed every 45–60 days during the growing season using:
- Vermicompost
- Organic Compost
- Farmyard Manure
- Balanced NPK Fertilizer
Apply micronutrients when needed to encourage healthy flowering and fruit development.
Fruiting Information
Fruit Skin Colour
Bright Red to Pinkish Red
Fruit Pulp
White, Juicy & Aromatic
Fruiting Season
Generally harvested during May to June, depending on climate, tree maturity, and growing conditions.
Plant Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bombai Litchi |
| Botanical Name | Litchi chinensis |
| Plant Type | Layered / Grafted Fruit Plant |
| Plant Stage | Healthy Live Plant |
| Mature Height | 4–8 metres (can be maintained smaller through pruning) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Moderate |
| Suitable for Pots | Yes (Large Containers During Early Growth) |
| Indoor Plant | No |
| Outdoor Plant | Yes |
| Climate | Tropical, Subtropical & Humid Regions |
Perfect For
- Home Gardens
- Kitchen Gardens
- Orchards
- Farmhouses
- Organic Gardening
- Backyard Fruit Trees
- Tropical Fruit Collections
- Landscape Gardens
- Gardening Enthusiasts
- Gifting
Why Buy Bombai Litchi Plant from Krisikart?
- Healthy Live Nursery-Grown Layered/Grafted Plant
- Premium Sweet Lychee Variety
- Strong Healthy Root System
- High Survival Rate
- Carefully Packed for Safe Delivery
- Quality Checked Before Dispatch
- Suitable for Indian Growing Conditions
- Trusted Gardening Brand
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a layered or grafted Bombai Litchi plant?
Yes. You will receive a healthy air-layered or grafted Bombai Litchi plant, depending on nursery propagation.
How soon will it bear fruit?
Layered and grafted lychee plants generally begin fruiting earlier than seed-grown trees. Fruiting time depends on plant age, climate, and care.
Can it be grown in a pot?
Young plants can be grown in large containers, but open-ground planting is recommended for long-term growth and better fruit production.
How much sunlight does it require?
The plant requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Is Bombai Litchi suitable for home gardens?
Yes. It is an excellent fruit tree for home gardens, orchards, and farmhouses with adequate space and proper care.
Note: Fruit size, sweetness, colour, yield, and fruiting time may vary depending on climate, soil fertility, irrigation, pruning, and overall plant care.
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