Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ipomoea quamoclit
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Kunjlata
QUICKSTICK
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
QUICKSTICK
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
QuickStick
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Robinieae
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Quickstick
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cypress Vine and Quickstick Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Quickstick are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Cypress Vine and Quickstick
Care of Cypress Vine and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine 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.