Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Southwest Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
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Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
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Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nerium
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
QUICKSTICK
In German
Oleander
QUICKSTICK
In French
laurier-rose
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Adelfa
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
oleandro
QuickStick
In Polish
Oleander
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Cleander
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Wrightieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Oleander and Quickstick
Season and care of Oleander and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Quickstick season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Well drained and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oleander and Quickstick Physical Information
Oleander and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Quickstick are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Oleander and Quickstick
Care of Oleander and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oleander 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.