Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Humid climates
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, 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, Flower borders, Hedges
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
आम Zinnia
QUICKSTICK
In German
Gemeinsame Zinnia
QUICKSTICK
In French
Zinnia commune
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Zinnia común
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κοινή Zinnia
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Zinnia comum
QuickStick
In Polish
wspólna Zinnia
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
commune Zinnia
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Zinnia and Quickstick
Season and care of Common Zinnia and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Common Zinnia and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Zinnia season is All year and Quickstick season is All year. The type of soil for Common Zinnia is Moist and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Zinnia and Quickstick Physical Information
Common Zinnia and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Common Zinnia and Quickstick are as follows:
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Common Zinnia and Quickstick
Care of Common Zinnia and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.