Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
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
Cold climate, Frost
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Rabbits, Small mammals
Bees
Allergy
drowsiness, Scratches
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Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Frostbite
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
सुई ताड़
QUICKSTICK
In German
Nadel -Palme
QUICKSTICK
In French
palmier aiguille
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
palmera aguja
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
βελόνα φοίνικα
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
palmeira agulha
QuickStick
In Polish
Igła palma
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
acus palma
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhapidophyllum
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Corypheae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Needle Palm and Quickstick
Season and care of Needle Palm and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Palm and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Palm and Quickstick Physical Information
Needle Palm and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Palm and Quickstick are as follows:
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Palm and Quickstick
Care of Needle Palm and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm 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.