Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Elkhorn
QUICKSTICK
In German
Elkhorn
QUICKSTICK
In French
Elkhorn
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Elkhorn
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
QuickStick
In Polish
Elkhorn
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Elkhorn
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Quickstick
Season and care of Elkhorn and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Quickstick Physical Information
Elkhorn and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Quickstick are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Quickstick
Care of Elkhorn and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn 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.