Lychee - New Growth... too fast ?

[greenman62]

a few months ago
it was putting out new growth constantly, but, they all shriveled up and died.

i repotted it, now its keeping most of the new leaves
but, the growth rate is stunning, and i have to keep it watered every day.

i also pick a few sprouts of new growth and pinch them off.
about %25
if i let them all grow, they will shrivel up
even if i water daily.

today


today



June 20th

[simon_grow]

Congratulations, fast growth on a small lychee is a great thing as you want it to put on size. I've also noticed on some of my Lychees that lots of new growth will start off but some of them will die back. Your tree looks healthy.

Simon

[skhan]

I finally decided to plant one this year (around April i think) and its already one its 4th flush.
Those Sri lankin Grey weevils finally discovered it though and are tearing it apart. I guess its time to take out the Sevin.

[boxturtle]

dont pinch it off...when you water make sure it's in the early morn or early evening.   New growth is very fragile and you want lots of it.