Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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, Flower borders, Screening
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Freesia
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Freesia
QUICKSTICK
In German
Freesie
QUICKSTICK
In French
Freesia
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
fresia
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
freesia
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
freesia
QuickStick
In Polish
frezja
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Freesia
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Quickstick
Season and care of Freesia and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Quickstick season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and Quickstick Physical Information
Freesia and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Quickstick are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Freesia and Quickstick
Care of Freesia and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia 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.