Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Aster
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
एस्टर
QUICKSTICK
In German
Astern
QUICKSTICK
In French
Aster
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Aster
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
αστήρ
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Aster
QuickStick
In Polish
aster
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Aster
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Aster and Quickstick
Season and care of Aster and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Quickstick Physical Information
Aster and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Quickstick are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Aster and Quickstick
Care of Aster and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster 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.