Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
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
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Ageratum
In German
QUICKSTICK
Ageratum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Ageratum
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Ageratum
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ageratum
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Ageratum
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Ageratum
In Latin
Quickstick
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Ageratum
Season and care of Quickstick and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Ageratum season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Ageratum Physical Information
Quickstick and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Ageratum are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Ageratum
Care of Quickstick and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.