Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
False Aralia
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Aralia
QUICKSTICK
In German
falsch Aralia
QUICKSTICK
In French
faux Aralia
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Aralia false
QuickStick
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Quickstick
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Quickstick
Season and care of False Aralia and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Quickstick Physical Information
False Aralia and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Quickstick are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of False Aralia and Quickstick
Care of False Aralia and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.