Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
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Habitat
Islands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Enkianthus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Enkianthus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Enkianthus
QUICKSTICK
In French
Enkianthus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Enkianthus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Enkianthus
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
QuickStick
In Polish
Enkianthus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Enkianthus
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Quickstick
Season and care of Enkianthus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Quickstick Physical Information
Enkianthus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Quickstick are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Quickstick
Care of Enkianthus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus 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.