Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Mizuna
QUICKSTICK
In German
Mizuna
QUICKSTICK
In French
Mizuna
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Mizuna
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Mizuna
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Mizuna
QuickStick
In Polish
Mizuna
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Mizuna
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Brassica
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mizuna and Quickstick
Season and care of Mizuna and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mizuna and Quickstick Physical Information
Mizuna and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Quickstick are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Mizuna and Quickstick
Care of Mizuna and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mizuna 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.