Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content 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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Black Dyes
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
QUICKSTICK
In German
Jacob's Ladder
QUICKSTICK
In French
Jacob's Ladder
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
QuickStick
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Polemonium
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.