Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Common myrtle
QUICKSTICK
In German
Myrte
QUICKSTICK
In French
Myrtus communis
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
murta comum
QuickStick
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
myrto Common
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Myrtle and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and Quickstick. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Quickstick
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Quickstick season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Quickstick Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Quickstick are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Quickstick
Care of Common Myrtle and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.