Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ISOLEPIS cernua
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
QUICKSTICK
In German
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
QUICKSTICK
In French
Fibre optique Herbe
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Hierba de fibra óptica
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Fibra Óptica Relva
QuickStick
In Polish
Światłowody Trawa
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Fiber opticus Grass
Quickstick
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Isolepis
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick
Season and care of Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick Physical Information
Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick are as follows:
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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.