Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Wet lands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
Flower Color
Indigo
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Panicum
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
panikom
QUICKSTICK
In German
panikom
QUICKSTICK
In French
panikom
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
panikom
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Panicum
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Panicum
QuickStick
In Polish
Panicum
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Panicum
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Quickstick
Season and care of Panicum and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Quickstick season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Quickstick Physical Information
Panicum and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Quickstick
Care of Panicum and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.