Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Aechmea
In German
QUICKSTICK
Aechmea
In French
QUICKSTICK
Aechmea
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Aechmea
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Aechmea
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Aechmea
In Latin
Quickstick
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Robinieae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Quickstick and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Aechmea. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Aechmea has allergic reactions like . 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 Quickstick and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quickstick and Aechmea
Season and care of Quickstick and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Aechmea season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is .
Quickstick and Aechmea Physical Information
Quickstick and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Quickstick and Aechmea
Care of Quickstick and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.