Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Boils
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIADICA sebifera
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Chinese Tallow
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
चीनी तेल
QUICKSTICK
In German
chinesisch Talg
QUICKSTICK
In French
chinesisch Talg
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
suif chinois
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
sebo chinesa
QuickStick
In Polish
chiński łój
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Chinese adipe
Quickstick
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Triadica
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippomaneae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chinese Tallow and Quickstick
Season and care of Chinese Tallow and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Tallow and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Tallow and Quickstick Physical Information
Chinese Tallow and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Tallow and Quickstick are as follows:
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Tallow and Quickstick
Care of Chinese Tallow and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Tallow 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.