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About Angelonia and Quickstick


About Quickstick and Angelonia


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tree  

Origin
Mexico, Caribbean  
Mexico, Central America, South America  

Types
-  
-  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
-  

Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens  
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
10-5  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Lavender  
Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Green, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity  
Drought, Dry Conditions  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity  
Drought, Dry Conditions  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
-  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Bees  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
-  
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory  
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens  
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia  
GLIRICIDIA sepium  

Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon  
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick  

In Hindi
Angelonia  
QUICKSTICK  

In German
Angelonia  
QUICKSTICK  

In French
Angelonia  
QUICKSTICK  

In Spanish
Angelonia  
QUICKSTICK  

In Greek
Angelonia  
QUICKSTICK  

In Portuguese
Angelonia  
QuickStick  

In Polish
Angelonia  
QUICKSTICK  

In Latin
Angelonia  
Quickstick  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Fabales  

Family
Scrophulariaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Angelonia  
Gliricidia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Robinieae  

Subfamily
-  
Faboideae  

Number of Species
30  
99+
5  
99+

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Properties of Angelonia and Quickstick

Wondering what are the properties of Angelonia and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Angelonia and Quickstick. Angelonia doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Angelonia does not have fragrant flowers. Angelonia has allergic reactions like and Quickstick has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Angelonia and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Angelonia and Quickstick

Season and care of Angelonia and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Angelonia and Quickstick Physical Information

Angelonia and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Quickstick are as follows:

Care of Angelonia and Quickstick

Care of Angelonia and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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