Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
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Habitat
Wild
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
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
Lawns and Turf
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
QUICKSTICK
In German
Bahia Grass
QUICKSTICK
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
bahia hierba
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
bahia grama
QuickStick
In Polish
Bahia trawy
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
bahia herba
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Paspalum
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paspaleae
Robinieae
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Quickstick
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bahia Grass and Quickstick Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Quickstick are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Quickstick
Care of Bahia Grass and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass 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.