Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
QUICKSTICK
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
QUICKSTICK
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Hippeastrum
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
QuickStick
In Polish
Hippeastrum
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Hippeastrum
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Amaryllis
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Quickstick
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hippeastrum and Quickstick Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Quickstick are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Quickstick
Care of Hippeastrum and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum 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.