Lychee flower or just stem ?

[crea2k]

Iv got a Mauritius lychee and it's been throwing out new leaf growth for a month or so and seems quite happy, I noticed these on it today and I'm not sure what they are. Is this the beginning of flower pannicles or just more branches growing ?.

[andrewq]

are you in the northern or Southern Hemisphere?

the images show vegetative growth. Nothing looks convincing for blooms on the posted images

[crea2k]

I'm in the northern but they are being grown under 24 hour grow lights and heating so the seasons don't exactly match the actual seasons. Iv heard they are more likely to flower if it's cooler though , so Iv tried leaving all the windows open at night time to simulate a colder day.

[andrewq]

on my lychees I've notice the bloom panicle grow out slowly for 2-3 weeks and doesn't have distinct features, then will have accelerated growth.

here are some images of early bloom panicles and one that's mixed

https://postimg.cc/image/spahw3x1h/

https://postimg.cc/image/ld9n4b479/

[andrewq]

are you being very proactive about trying to get blooms this summer or just experimenting? there's a small lychee master thread you could post to ask for Advice for blooming

[crea2k]

I'm just experimenting at the moment as it's currently too hot here most of the time to keep it under the magic 20 degrees anyway, so may have to wait until later in the year.