Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Rich Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, 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
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
QUICKSTICK
In German
Phlox condensata
QUICKSTICK
In French
Phlox condensata
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Phlox condensata
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
QuickStick
In Polish
Phlox condensata
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Quickstick
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Quickstick season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox condensata and Quickstick Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Quickstick are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox condensata and Quickstick
Care of Phlox condensata and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox condensata 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.