Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Esperanza
QUICKSTICK
In German
Esperanza
QUICKSTICK
In French
Esperanza
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Esperanza
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Esperanza
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Esperanza
QuickStick
In Polish
Esperanza
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Esperanza
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Quickstick
Season and care of Esperanza and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Quickstick Physical Information
Esperanza and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Quickstick are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Quickstick
Care of Esperanza and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.