Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
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Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
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
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
desert broom
QUICKSTICK
In German
Wüste Besen
QUICKSTICK
In French
desert broom
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
desert broom
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
QuickStick
In Polish
desert broom
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
desert broom
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Quickstick
Season and care of Desert Broom and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Quickstick Physical Information
Desert Broom and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Quickstick are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Quickstick
Care of Desert Broom and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.