Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Whiteflies
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
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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, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
QUICKSTICK
In German
Lampionblume
QUICKSTICK
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Chinese lantern
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
QuickStick
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Physalis
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Physaleae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Quickstick. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Quickstick has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting. 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 Chinese Lantern and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Lantern and Quickstick Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick
Care of Chinese Lantern and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.