Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Well Drained
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
-
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, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
QUICKSTICK
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
QUICKSTICK
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
QuickStick
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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.