Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eustoma grandiflorum
-
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
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 watering in the growing season, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Florida Lisianthus
QUICKSTICK
In French
Floride Lisianthus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
QuickStick
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Quickstick
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Gentianaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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.