Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
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, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Pawpaw
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
QUICKSTICK
In German
Papaya Pflanze
QUICKSTICK
In French
usine de papaye
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
planta mamão
QuickStick
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
quince herba
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pawpaw and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Quickstick. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Quickstick has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pawpaw and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Quickstick
Season and care of Pawpaw and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Quickstick Physical Information
Pawpaw and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Quickstick are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Pawpaw and Quickstick
Care of Pawpaw and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.